“Synthetic fabric sometimes called "elastane"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LYCRA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Synthetic fabric sometimes called "elastane"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 8, 2025, where it runs at 14 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.