Fabric Rib Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is WALE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: WALE

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	31%	11		Warp-filling rib weave fabric
3	29%	12		Jersey fabric with a knitted rib

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "WALE" which means:

noun

• A raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
• Thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship

verb

• To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.
• To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.
• To choose, select.

An example sentence would be:

• "She admired the stylish wale pattern on the fabric."
• "This corduroy has a fine wale that adds texture to the garment."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times20 Oct 2004	Across 24
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