Crossword clue

“Crinkly fabric”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CREPE
Letters5
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 23, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Crinkly fabric” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 23, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Crinkly fabric” clue?+

The answer is CREPE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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