The Clue
Patch (4 letter answer)
The Answer
MEND
Tags
Notes
The answer MEND is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
Related Clues
Darn
Doctor
Fix
Heal
Improve
Rectify
Recuperate
Reform
Remedy
Repair
Right
Tape
Darn, as socks
Do tailoring
Fix up
Knit, maybe
Make sound
Patch up
Set right
Sew up
Tape, say
Close frayed edges
Do some darning
Fix up old clothes
Part of an old sock, maybe
Definition
MEND as a noun:
1. (mend, patch, darn) = sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment); "her stockings had several mends"
2. (repair, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, reparation) = the act of putting something in working order again
MEND as a verb:
1. (repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on) = restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"
2. (mend, heal) = heal or recover; "My broken leg is mending"