Crossword answer
ORLON
5 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen Wall Street Journal, October 5, 2026
Letter pattern
ORLON
Clues that lead to ORLON
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Synthetic fiber5Wall Street JournalOct 5, 2026
Fabric debuted by DuPont in the 1940s5New York TimesMay 30, 2026
Acrylic fiber5Eugene ShefferApr 24, 2026
Synthetic fabric once common in sweaters5New York TimesSep 22, 2025
Synthetic wool5NewsdayFeb 13, 2025
A crease-resistant acrylic fibre created by DuPont in 19415The IndependentFeb 24, 2024
About ORLON in crosswords
ORLON is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Synthetic fiber” in the Wall Street Journal crossword on October 5, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
ERODEWear away
FANGSPart of a Dracula outfit
INCASAncient Andeans
AWMAN"Shucks!"
COLINMan's name
ASSETLiability's opposite
PIANOInstrument
REIGNKing's tenure
GLANDPleased to receive new organ (5)
ABODEHumble home
MELEEFree-for-all
PADREOne that might leave fingerprint on priest
PEONYSpring bloom
RAGEDHit the ceiling
Every appearance of ORLON (10)
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Oct 5, 2026
Synthetic fiber · Wall Street Journal · 49 Down
May 30, 2026
Fabric debuted by DuPont in the 1940s · New York Times · 6 Down
Apr 24, 2026
Acrylic fiber · Eugene Sheffer · 43 Down
Sep 22, 2025
Synthetic fabric once common in sweaters · New York Times · 16 Across
Jul 20, 2025
Synthetic fiber · Newsday · Across
Feb 13, 2025
Synthetic wool · Newsday · Across
Oct 26, 2024
Acrylic fiber · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Down
Feb 24, 2024
A crease-resistant acrylic fibre created by DuPont in 1941 · The Independent · 13 Down
Jan 13, 2023
Acrylic fiber · Eugene Sheffer · 10 Down
Dec 31, 2020
Acrylic fiber · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down