Crossword clue
“Big name in fabric softener”
This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
DOWNYLetters5
Starts withD
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Big name in fabric softener” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on March 30, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for March 30, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Big name in fabric softener” clue?+
The answer is DOWNY (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of March 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
Open the full list of answers for March 30, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.