Fine, smooth cotton thread used especially for stockings (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LISLE Fine, smooth cotton thread used especially for stockings (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Jan 28, 2026
6% SEW Use thread to make threads (3) New York Times Midi Mar 3, 2026
6% PIMA Fine cotton (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 21, 2026
6% LISLES Fine cotton threads (6)
5% ATTIRE Threads (6) LA Times Daily Mar 7, 2026
5% SEWS Uses needle and thread (4) New York Times Mini Mar 1, 2026
5% SANDS Smooths (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 6, 2026
5% BARATHEA Fabric made of silk and wool or cotton and rayon used especially for coats (8) (8) Mirror Quiz Jan 8, 2026
5% MUSLIN Fine soft cotton fabric (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Dec 9, 2025
4% SLEEK Smooth and shiny (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 7, 2026

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