Uses needle and thread
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 1, 2026
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Uses needle and thread (4)
Answer
The answer to Uses needle and thread is Sews (4 letters).
Why does Sews fit this clue?
This is a straightforward direct-definition clue where 'Uses needle and thread' describes the action of sewing. To sew is to join, fasten, or create fabric items by passing thread through material with a needle, either by hand or with a sewing machine. The clue phrases the action as a verb in the third-person singular present tense, which matches SEWS perfectly, the form you use when saying 'she sews a button' or 'he sews a quilt.'
What does Uses needle and thread mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
needle
noun
•a thin pointed metal tool used for sewing
thread
noun
•a thin cord of twisted fibers used in sewing
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 6-down in the New York Times Mini on March 1, 2026, by Ian Livengood, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Sews mean?
verb
•To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together.
•To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through pieces of fabric in order to join them together.
•To drain the water from.
•Of a ship, to be grounded.
Origin of the word Sews
•origin: Old English 'siwian'
•period: Old English (before 1100 CE)
The word is related to the Proto-Germanic *siwjanan and shares roots with the Latin 'suere,' demonstrating that sewing was such a fundamental human activity that the word appears across multiple Indo-European language families.
How to use Sews in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Sews.
•“My grandmother sews all her own clothes using a needle and thread.”
•“She sews buttons back onto shirts when they fall off.”
•“The tailor sews custom suits for his wealthy clients.”
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- What is the answer to Uses needle and thread?
- The answer is Sews (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 1, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Uses needle and thread have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Sews.
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