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Smooth Cotton Thread Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 104 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LISLE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LISLE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LISLE" which means:
- noun
- • A fabric woven with lisle thread
- • A strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)
An example sentence would be:
- • "She bought a skein of lisle to mend her stockings."
- • "The socks were made of a smooth lisle material."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times30 Aug 2017 | Down 38 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | (Fabric woven with) a fine cotton thread
The Guardian Quick -
20 Apr 2019 | The Guardian Quick / 20 Apr 2019 |
2 | Combines the top thread and bobbin thread in one stitch | |
3 | Cotton thread or fabric
The Guardian Quick -
31 Jul 2012 | The Guardian Quick / 31 Jul 2012 |
4 | Durable cotton thread
New York Times Bonus -
01 Feb 2022 | New York Times Bonus / 01 Feb 2022 |
5 | Requires a top thread and a bobbin thread | |
6 | Strong tightly twisted cotton thread
The Guardian Quick -
01 Sep 2016 | The Guardian Quick / 01 Sep 2016 |
7 | Strong twisted cotton thread
The Guardian Quick -
26 Nov 2014 | The Guardian Quick / 26 Nov 2014 |
