This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ K
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SILK as a word: A fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers; (chiefly uncountable) A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).
SILK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 1, 2026.
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