What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Certain elastic band" from August 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Certain elastic band”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SINEW

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withW

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 28, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Certain elastic band” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 28, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with W.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Certain elastic band” clue?+

The answer is SINEW (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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