This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ M
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DENIM as a word: A textile often made of cotton with a distinct diagonal pattern.
DENIM has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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