“Textile city NNE of Paris” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LILLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Textile city NNE of Paris”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 16, 2026, where it runs at 13 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.