Crossword clue

“Synthetic fabric once common in sweaters”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 22, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ORLON

Letters5

Starts withO

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 22, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Synthetic fabric once common in sweaters” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 22, 2025 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Synthetic fabric once common in sweaters” clue?+

The answer is ORLON (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 22, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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