The Clue
Homophone for pearl (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PURL
Tags
Notes
The answer PURL is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Knit and ___
Knit one, ___ one
Ripple
Eddy gently
Finish with loops
Knit alternative
Knit in reverse
Knit one, ___ two
Knitter's stitch
Knitter's word
Knitters' word
Knitting loop
Knitting stitch
Lace loop
Reversal of sorts
Small loop
Term in knitting
Inverse of a knit stitch
Reverse movement, of a sort
Use a reverse stitch
Linda of TV's "Happy Days"
Small loop on the edge of lace
Definition
PURL as a noun:
1. gold or silver wire thread
2. (purl, purl stitch) = a basic knitting stitch
PURL as a verb:
1. (eddy, purl, whirlpool, swirl, whirl) = flow in a circular current, of liquids
2. make a murmuring sound; "the water was purling"
3. knit with a purl stitch
4. edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
5. embroider with gold or silver thread