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noun • a creation created or assembled by needle and thread • work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle | ||||||||
| 38% | 7 | Foul-smelling reek | ||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant | ||||||||
| 30% | 10 | Denizens of New York City sewers, per an urban legend | ||||||
noun • leather made from alligator's hide • either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts verb • crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes | ||||||||
Foul Reek Old And New Sewers Produce It
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NEEDLEWORK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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NEEDLEWORK
Updated: October 14, 2023
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