Crossword clue

“Material for some gloves and balloons”

This clue appeared as 54-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LATEX
Letters5
Starts withL
Ends withX
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 7, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Material for some gloves and balloons” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 7, 2025 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with X.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Material for some gloves and balloons” clue?+

The answer is LATEX (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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