Fold created when draping a saree

The answer to “Fold created when draping a saree” in the LA Times Mini crossword is PLEAT — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 14, 2026 at 4-Across. 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.

“Fold created when draping a saree” answer

PLEAT (5 letters)

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Why the answer is PLEAT

Think of the elegant folds that add beauty to traditional attire! 🥻

What does PLEAT mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of PLEAT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

When else has “Fold created when draping a saree” appeared?

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July 14, 2026 (most recent) → PLEAT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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