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Finger Protection When Sewing Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is THIMBLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: THIMBLE

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%7Exact Match!
226%10 Risk factors include nail biting, finger sucking, or finger picking
326%6Finger next to the ring finger

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "THIMBLE" which means:

    noun
  • • As much as a thimble will hold
  • • A small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She sewed a tiny dress with a thimble on her finger."
  • • "My grandmother passed down her silver thimble to me."

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The Guardian Quick07 Jun 2005 Down 14
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Cap used for protection when sewing
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Protection for finger
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Protection for the finger or the limb possibly
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Sewing protection
The Guardian Speedy - 02 Oct 2011
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7
Supplies sensation to the little finger and part of the ring finger

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