Curtain for silhouetting on stage Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 5-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 16, 2026 · 5-Across · 5 letters
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a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater
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