“Curtain for silhouetting on stage” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCRIM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Curtain for silhouetting on stage”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 5 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 16, 2026.