Like paper napkins

Answer:

ONEUSE

Hint:

Think of how these napkins differ from cloth ones—they’re meant for just a single meal before being tossed. The answer starts with a number.

Explanation:

The clue "Like paper napkins" hints at how they're typically disposable, meaning you only use them once. "One-use" fits perfectly as a two-word phrase squished into one answer, which is common in crosswords to match the grid. The spelling "ONEUSE" (no hyphen) is just how crosswords often handle compound terms for space.

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General solving tip

'Perhaps,' 'maybe,' or 'e.g.' usually signal an example, not the category name. You're looking for one member of a broader set.

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