Man-made fibre

Latest answer — August 17, 2026

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Clue explained

NYLON is a synthetic, man-made fibre used in textiles, clothing and many durable products.

Clue type:
Definition
A close-up view of woven nylon fabric.

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 17, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Breathe out sadly
  2. 4Mountain pass
  3. 6Underground part of a plant
  4. 8Strength
  5. 9Argument
  6. 10Finnish capital
  7. 11Printing error
  8. 12Fitness to set sail
  9. 17Engrave
  10. 19Harmful
  11. 22Ideal place
  12. 23Item used in sewing
  13. 24Refute
  14. 25Plaything
  15. 26Armoured vehicle

Down

  1. 2Harden (to)
  2. 3Cutting tool
  3. 4Spotless
  4. 5Like a rowdy young man
  5. 6Automaton
  6. 7Sea creature
  7. 10Possesses
  8. 13Qualify
  9. 14Glowing
  10. 15Completely ignore
  11. 16Droop
  12. 18Joyful
  13. 20Cash
  14. 21Man-made fibre

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Breathe out sadly — Answer: SIGH. Hint: A weary exhalation can express sorrow. 😔
  2. 4. Mountain pass — Answer: COL. Hint: This route crosses a gap between lofty peaks. 🏔️
  3. 6. Underground part of a plant — Answer: ROOT. Hint: It anchors the plant and draws nourishment from the soil. 🌱
  4. 8. Strength — Answer: MUSCLE. Hint: Physical power comes from this. 💪
  5. 9. Argument — Answer: DEBATE. Hint: Opposing views meet in a structured exchange. 🗣️
  6. 10. Finnish capital — Answer: HELSINKI. Hint: This Nordic city sits beside the Baltic Sea. 🇫🇮
  7. 11. Printing error — Answer: TYPO. Hint: A tiny mistake can sneak into printed text. 📰
  8. 12. Fitness to set sail — Answer: SEAWORTHINESS. Hint: A vessel needs this quality before leaving harbor. ⛵
  9. 17. Engrave — Answer: ETCH. Hint: Carve words or designs into a surface, often with a sharp tool. 🔍
  10. 19. Harmful — Answer: DAMAGING. Hint: Something with this quality is likely to cause harm. ⚠️
  11. 22. Ideal place — Answer: UTOPIA. Hint: Imagine a society with no flaws or troubles. ✨
  12. 23. Item used in sewing — Answer: NEEDLE. Hint: This slender tool carries thread through fabric. 🧵
  13. 24. Refute — Answer: DENY. Hint: To do this is to reject a claim as untrue. 🚫
  14. 25. Plaything — Answer: TOY. Hint: A child might enjoy this for hours. 🧸
  15. 26. Armoured vehicle — Answer: TANK. Hint: This heavily protected machine rolls across battlefields. 🛡️

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  1. 2. Harden (to) — Answer: INURE. Hint: To become accustomed to hardship is to do this. 💪
  2. 3. Cutting tool — Answer: HACKSAW. Hint: Its coarse teeth are made for cutting tough material. 🪚
  3. 4. Spotless — Answer: CLEAN. Hint: Nothing dirty or impure can be found here. ✨
  4. 5. Like a rowdy young man — Answer: LADDISH. Hint: This describes boisterous behavior associated with young men. 🤪
  5. 6. Automaton — Answer: ROBOT. Hint: A machine that performs tasks on its own fits this description. 🤖
  6. 7. Sea creature — Answer: OCTOPUS. Hint: This intelligent ocean dweller has eight arms. 🐙
  7. 10. Possesses — Answer: HAS. Hint: A simple verb meaning “owns” or “holds.” 👜
  8. 13. Qualify — Answer: ENTITLE. Hint: To do this is to make someone eligible for something. ✅
  9. 14. Glowing — Answer: RADIANT. Hint: Shining brightly with light or warmth ✨
  10. 15. Completely ignore — Answer: NEGLECT. Hint: Pay no attention to something 🚫
  11. 16. Droop — Answer: SAG. Hint: Think of how your spirits might do when you're feeling down! 😌
  12. 18. Joyful — Answer: HAPPY. Hint: Feeling cheerful and full of delight 😊
  13. 20. Cash — Answer: MONEY. Hint: What you might carry in a wallet or count at a register 💵
  14. 21. Man-made fibre — Answer: NYLON. Hint: A synthetic material used in stockings and clothing 🧵

The answer to “Man-made fibre” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is NYLON — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 21-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.

“Man-made fibre” answer

NYLON (5 letters)

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What does NYLON mean?

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

(noun)

  • a tough, lightweight, elastic synthetic polymer with a protein-like chemical structure, able to be produced as filaments, sheets, or moulded objects

When else has “Man-made fibre” appeared?

The Telegraph 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.

August 17, 2026 (most recent) → NYLON. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Man-made fibre”?

The answer is NYLON, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Man-made fibre”?

5 letters: NYLON.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on August 17, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 21-Down.

Can “Man-made fibre” have a different answer?

Yes — The Telegraph 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 Telegraph Quick answers?

The full grid for August 17, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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