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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Moves in ripples
Some stitches
Does some handwork
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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