Above all else is a phrase that is used to emphasize the importance of something. It is often used to express that something is more important than anything else. The crossword solutions for this phrase are TOPMOST (7 letters) and ATOP (4 letters). TOPMOST means highest in rank or importance, while ATOP means on, at, or near the top of something. Both words can be used to describe something that is of the utmost importance.