“Perishable bit of apparel” crossword clue
Answer
L
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•••LEI
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Perishable bit of apparel”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 20, 2025, where it runs at 6 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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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