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“Silklike synthetic fabric”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Silklike synthetic fabric”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter R
Last letter N
R ? ? ? N

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

R A Y O N

The answer to “Silklike synthetic fabric” is RAYON

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Silklike synthetic fabric” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RAYON — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with N.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer RAYON

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Frequently asked questions about “Silklike synthetic fabric”

What is the answer to “Silklike synthetic fabric” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RAYON — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Silklike synthetic fabric”?

The answer RAYON contains 5 letters.

Was “Silklike synthetic fabric” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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