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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 11 | Fine and smooth thread used for embroidery | |
3 | 28% | 6 | Right up inside smooth thread | |
Smooth Thread Crossword Clue
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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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New York Times26 Jan 2000 | Across 19 | |
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