Crossword clue
“Like the texture of fine bedsheets”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SILKYLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like the texture of fine bedsheets” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Like the texture of fine bedsheets” clue?+
The answer is SILKY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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