Crossword answer
BATIK
5 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 9 appearances · Last seen New York Times, May 17, 2026
Letter pattern
BATIK
Clues that lead to BATIK
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Printing technique that uses wax5New York TimesMay 17, 2026
Dyeing craft5NewsdayFeb 20, 2026
Hand-dyed fabric5New York TimesJan 13, 2026
Dyeing technique5New York TimesSep 4, 2025
Fabric-dyeing craft5NewsdayJan 17, 2025
Dyeing process5The IndependentDec 22, 2024
Dyeing art5Eugene ShefferJul 1, 2023
About BATIK in crosswords
BATIK is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 9 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Printing technique that uses wax” in the New York Times crossword on May 17, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
PEARLOyster's gem
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
OBOESClarinet cousins
PISTESki-slope
CAMEOBrooch, role or ware (5)
AERIEHome for an eagle
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
IDSAY"My guess is ..."
AIMATPoint towards
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
HOSEDSwindled
Every appearance of BATIK (9)
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May 17, 2026
Printing technique that uses wax · New York Times · 69 Down
Feb 20, 2026
Dyeing craft · Newsday · Down
Jan 13, 2026
Hand-dyed fabric · New York Times · 41 Down
Sep 4, 2025
Dyeing technique · New York Times · 33 Down
Sep 1, 2025
Hand-dyed fabric · New York Times · 21 Across
Jan 17, 2025
Fabric-dyeing craft · Newsday · Across
Dec 22, 2024
Dyeing process · The Independent · 17 Down
Jul 1, 2023
Dyeing art · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down
Dec 31, 2021
Dyeing art · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Across