“Accordion fold” crossword clue
Answer
P
L
E
A
T
•••••PLEAT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PLEAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Accordion fold”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 5, 2026, where it runs at 31 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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