Self-righteous types Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Self-righteous types last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PRIGS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRIGS Self-righteous types (5) New York Times Apr 4, 2024
43% PRIG Self-righteous type (4)
31% PRUDENTIAL Cautious, self-righteous type, oddly not likable (10) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 1, 2017
29% PHARISEE As a self-righteous type, he is involved with praise (8) (8)
3% NOTE "___ to self ..." (4) Universal Oct 26, 2025
3% EGO Sense of self (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 21, 2025
3% MADE Self-___ (4) New York Times Oct 3, 2025
3% EGOISM Self-absorption (6) Newsday Sep 26, 2025
3% META Self-referential (4) Universal Sep 18, 2025
3% SHAME Self-reproach (5) Newsday Sep 13, 2025

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"Self-righteous types" are people who act morally superior. "Prigs" is a term for such individuals. It's a bit old-fashioned but captures the idea of being overly proper or holier-than-thou.