What is the answer to "Fuzzy residue in pants pockets"?

The most common answer is LINT. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Fuzzy residue in pants pockets Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Fuzzy residue in pants pockets? The New Yorker crossword from October 1, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.

Fuzzy residue in pants pockets Crossword Answer

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Fuzzy residue in pants pockets Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Fuzzy residue in pants pockets" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Fuzzy residue in pants pockets" crossword clue is LINT. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Fuzzy residue in pants pockets" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on October 1, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of LINT?

The word LINT means: fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Fuzzy residue in pants pockets".