Crossword clue
“Traditional Vietnamese garment whose name means "long shirt"”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
AODAILetters5
Starts withA
Ends withI
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Traditional Vietnamese garment whose name means "long shirt"” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 21, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with I, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Traditional Vietnamese garment whose name means "long shirt"” clue?+
The answer is AODAI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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