What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Silk substitute" from October 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Silk substitute”

This clue appeared as 87-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

RAYON

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Silk substitute” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 87-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Silk substitute” clue?+

The answer is RAYON (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on October 2, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for October 2, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.