Patterned fabric
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
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Toile is a patterned fabric, often printed with detailed scenes that repeat across the cloth. Traditional toile de Jouy designs commonly show people, landscapes, or pastoral activities in a single color on a light background. The style became especially associated with French decorative textiles, and it still appears on upholstery, curtains, and clothing.
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The answer to “Patterned fabric” in the New York Times crossword is TOILE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 32-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.
“Patterned fabric” answer
TOILE (5 letters)
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What does TOILE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of TOILE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an early version of a finished garment made up in cheap material so that the design can be tested and perfected
- a translucent linen or cotton fabric, used for making clothes
When else has “Patterned fabric” appeared?
New York Times 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.
October 7, 2026 (most recent) → TOILE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Patterned fabric”?
The answer is TOILE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Patterned fabric”?
5 letters: TOILE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 32-Down.
Can “Patterned fabric” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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 NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 7, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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