Crossword clue
“Gingham or seersucker”
This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CLOTHLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withH
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Gingham or seersucker” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 8, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Gingham or seersucker” clue?+
The answer is CLOTH (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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