Answer:

literates

Answer	Crossword Clue
LITERATES	They're well-informed
LITERATES	Readers and writers.
LITERATES	Educated ones.

LITERATES	Educated people
LITERATES	Readers, e.g.
LITERATES	Learned people

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.