Crossword answer
SILKCOTTON
10 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 1 appearances · Last seen The Independent, January 17, 2026
Letter pattern
SILKCOTTON
Clues that lead to SILKCOTTON
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Fine fibrous substance, also known as kapok, used as stuffing for cushions10The IndependentJan 17, 2026
About SILKCOTTON in crosswords
SILKCOTTON is a 10-letter answer that has appeared 1 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Fine fibrous substance, also known as kapok, used as stuffing for cushions” in the The Independent crossword on January 17, 2026.
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Jan 17, 2026
Fine fibrous substance, also known as kapok, used as stuffing for cushions · The Independent · 8 Across