The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SCRIMS , but the solution may also be SETS which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Theater backdrops crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SCRIMS | 50 % | 6 |
| SCENERIES | 25 % | 9 |
| SETS | 25 % | 4 |
Why may SETS be the right solution?
"Sets" are the backdrops in a theater that create the scenery and environment for a play, making it the correct answer to the clue "Theater backdrops".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Theater backdrops
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- scenery
- hang
- det
- scrim
- set
- sets
- arras
- backcloth
- cyclorama
- facade
- matte
- sky
Crossword Answer definitions
SCRIMS 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.
- A practice match between one or more organized teams usually in preparation for a more competitive format, such as a tournament.
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 SCRIMS
- Opaque backdrops
- Theater backdrops
- Theatrical backdrops
- Canvas glued to panels to prevent shrinking, etc.
- Curtain materials.
- Fabrics.
- Fabrics
- Cotton fabrics
- Backdrops on stages
- Embroidery fabrics