Held on by a thread Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Held on by a thread . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SEWN.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SEWN Held on by a thread (4)
29% SCREW Fastener held on by a thread (5) (5)
4% YARN Thread (4) The Telegraph Quick Jun 4, 2026
3% RAVEL Entangle, as thread (5) Newsday Jul 22, 2026
3% WEFT Horizontal threads on a loom (4) Puzzler Backwords Jul 22, 2026
3% REVERED Held in high esteem (7) Newsday Jul 22, 2026
3% LAPDOG Small easily-held pet (6) Puzzler Backwords Jul 22, 2026
3% ROPY Thread-bearing? (4) LA Times Daily Jul 19, 2026
3% FIBRE Thread, strand (5) Puzzler Backwords Jul 16, 2026
3% KEPT Held on to (4) USA Today Quick Jul 15, 2026
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