Crossword clue
“Synthetic fabric sometimes called "elastane"”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 8, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LYCRALetters5
Starts withL
Ends withA
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Synthetic fabric sometimes called "elastane"” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 8, 2025 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with A, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Synthetic fabric sometimes called "elastane"” clue?+
The answer is LYCRA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 8, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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