This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ N
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LINEN as a word: (uncountable) Thread or cloth made from flax fiber; (countable) Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, underclothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibe....
LINEN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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