Crossword clue

“Parachute material”

This clue appeared as 96-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NYLON
Letters5
Starts withN
Ends withN
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 30, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Parachute material” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 30, 2026 as 96-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with N, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Parachute material” clue?+

The answer is NYLON (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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