Twill khaki fabric (5)
Latest answer — September 26, 2026
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Clue explained
CHINO is a twill fabric traditionally used for khaki clothing; the word is also familiar from “chinos”, trousers made from it.
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This clue's Saturday, September 26, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Twill khaki fabric (5)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is CHINO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 26, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 4-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Twill khaki fabric (5)” answer
CHINO (5 letters)
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What does CHINO mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CHINO is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a cotton twill fabric, typically khaki-coloured
When else has “Twill khaki fabric (5)” appeared?
The Guardian Quick reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
September 26, 2026 (most recent) → CHINO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Twill khaki fabric (5)”?
The answer is CHINO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 26, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Twill khaki fabric (5)”?
5 letters: CHINO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 26, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 4-Down.
Can “Twill khaki fabric (5)” have a different answer?
Yes — The Guardian Quick sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's Guardian Quick answers?
The full grid for September 26, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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