New Edition is an American R&B group from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 1978. The group consists of Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Johnny Gill. The term NEW EDITION can be broken down into two crossword solutions: UPDATE (6 letters) and REPRINT (7 letters). UPDATE refers to the group's frequent changes in lineup and sound over the years, while REPRINT refers to the group's numerous albums and singles that have been re-released over the years.