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The Clue

Inverts stitches in knitting (5 letter answer)

The Answer

PURLS

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Notes

The answer PURLS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

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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