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| 2 | 25% | 10 | Requires a top thread and a bobbin thread | |
| 3 | 25% | 9 | Thread-producing or thread-forming | |
Sturdy Thread Crossword Clue
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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 10, 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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| New York Times15 Mar 1991 | Down 8 | |
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