“Hand-dyed fabric” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BATIK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hand-dyed fabric”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 1, 2025, where it runs at 21 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 September 1, 2025.