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Twisted 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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