Line on the bottom of a pant leg
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 11, 2026
Stuck on the clue Line on the bottom of a pant leg from the New York Times Mini for March 11, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Line on the bottom of a pant leg (3)
Answer
The answer to Line on the bottom of a pant leg is Hem (3 letters).
Why does Hem fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where the entire phrase points to HEM, a sewing term for the folded and stitched edge at the bottom of a garment. A hem is created by folding the raw edge of fabric up toward the inside of the garment and sewing it in place, creating a clean, finished border. On a pair of pants, the hem runs all the way around the bottom of each leg, forming exactly the kind of visible line the clue describes. Tailors and home sewers adjust hem length to fit a wearer's height.
What does Line on the bottom of a pant leg mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
line
noun
•a crease or fold in fabric
•a seam or edge where fabric is finished
pant
noun
•trouser or leg covering garment
leg
noun
•the part of a garment covering the leg
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 5-down in the New York Times Mini on March 11, 2026, by Sam Ezersky, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Hem mean?
noun
•the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing that has been turned under and sewn down
verb
•to fold and sew the edge of fabric to prevent fraying and create a finished border
How to use Hem in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Hem.
•“The tailor carefully measured and marked the hem of my new trousers to ensure they were the perfect length.”
•“She spent the evening sewing a decorative hem along the bottom edge of the curtains.”
•“The dress was beautiful but too long, so I took it to a seamstress to have the hem shortened.”
What are other crossword clues for Hem?
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- What is the answer to Line on the bottom of a pant leg?
- The answer is Hem (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 11, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Line on the bottom of a pant leg have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Hem.
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