“Mylar alternative” crossword clue
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•••••LATEX
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LATEX is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mylar alternative”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 30, 2026, where it runs at 39 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 30, 2026 grid9DMilky Way, e.g.12 ltrs›10DFeature of a big-budget feature, perhaps11 ltrs›28DFlorida setting for "The Birdcage"10 ltrs›29DWhizzed4 ltrs›30D"Elvis at ___" (classic album of Memphis recordings)4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 30, 20261APuppetry and animation4 ltrs›5APiedmont province with a namesake wine4 ltrs›9AStopped lying5 ltrs›14ATitle for Jane Goodall4 ltrs›15A"Those guys?"4 ltrs›16A___ Summer (program for Annapolis freshmen)5 ltrs›17ASwitch to a shorter line, say4 ltrs›18AProduct that might feature a dandelion on the label10 ltrs›
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