The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SCRIM , but the solution may also be SET which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Theater backdrop crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SCRIM | 81 % | 5 |
| SET | 13 % | 3 |
| STAGESET | 6 % | 8 |
Why may SCRIM be the right solution?
"Scrim" is a type of theater backdrop that is made of a thin, open-weave fabric. It is often used to create special effects, such as appearing opaque when lit from the front and transparent when lit from behind.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Theater backdrop
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- scrim
- arena
- curtain
- det
- scene
- scenery
- set
- sets
- amphitheater
- arras
- backcloth
- background
Crossword Answer definitions
SCRIM noun- A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, -- used for curtains, etc,.
- A large military scarf, usually camouflage coloured and used for concealment when not used as a scarf.
- A woven, nonwoven or knitted fabric composed of continuous strands of material used for reinforcing or strengthening membranes.
- A theater drop that appears opaque when a scene in front is lighted and transparent or translucent when a scene in back is lighted.
- A sheet of gauze etc. used to reduce the intensity of light.
- Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc.
- To use a scrim.
- A practice match between one or more organized teams usually in preparation for a more competitive format, such as a tournament.
- To participate in a scrim.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result SCRIM
- Theater curtain fabric
- Stage curtain
- Stage backdrop
- Curtain material
- Thin theater screen
- Theatrical curtain
- Theatrical hanging
- Open-weave fabric
- Theatrical backdrop
- Cotton fabric
More clues leading to the result SET
- Challenging card game
- Complete group
- Congeal
- Gel
- Get firm
- Jet follower
- Kind of point or shot
- Play opener
- Salon job
- Solidify