Thread that only breaks when the end's broken off (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NYLON Thread that only breaks when the end's broken off (5) (5)
78% HATRED Aversion to broken thread (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Jun 10, 2026
72% END Break off, as a relationship (3) New York Times Mini Aug 13, 2026
72% WEAN Break off gradually (4) New York Times Aug 12, 2026
72% AWKWARDSILENCE It might be a relief when it's broken (14) The Atlantic Jul 26, 2026
72% ENDIT Break things off (5) New York Times Jul 7, 2026
68% PLACEBO It has no effect when piano string breaks off at first (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 3, 2026
68% YARN Thread (4) The Telegraph Quick Jun 4, 2026
68% DEM "___'s da breaks!" (3) New York Times May 14, 2026
65% SPOOL Thread holder (5) LA Times Daily Aug 11, 2026
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