This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ H
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CLOTH as a word: (countable, uncountable) A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other pra...; (countable) A piece of cloth used for a particular purpose.
CLOTH has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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