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Does Some Handwork Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PURLS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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199%5Exact Match!
241%4Does handwork
332%14 Proficient in delicate handwork

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PURLS" which means:

    noun
  • • Gold or silver wire thread
  • • A basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the righthand side
  • verb
  • • Flow in a circular current, of liquids
  • • Make a murmuring sound
  • • Knit with a purl stitch
  • • Edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
  • • Embroider with gold or silver thread

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She used purls to knit a warm scarf for the winter."
  • • "The sweater was adorned with delicate purls along the cuffs."

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New York Times04 Jan 1985 Down 42
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