This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (68 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ N
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SATEEN as a word: A type of cotton cloth with a shiny surface and dull back, woven using the technique that, when applied to silk or nylon, results in cloth called satin.
SATEEN has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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