Crossword clue

“Shoe leather for Elvis”

This clue appeared as 127-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SUEDE
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 5, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Shoe leather for Elvis” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 5, 2026 as 127-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Shoe leather for Elvis” clue?+

The answer is SUEDE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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