Crossword clue

“Jeans material for a worn-out look”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
DISTRESSEDDENIM
Letters15
Starts withD
Ends withM
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 27, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Jeans material for a worn-out look” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 27, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with D and ends with M, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Jeans material for a worn-out look” clue?+

The answer is DISTRESSEDDENIM (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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