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The Clue

Runs up (4 letter answer)

The Answer

SEWS

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Notes

The answer SEWS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.

Related Clues

Backstitches
Bastes
Hemstitches
Overcasts
Stitches
Tailors
Bastes, in a way
Does mending
Does tailoring
Embroiders a bit
Emulates Dorcas
Ends, with "up"
Finishes, with "up"
Gives a darn?
Ices, with "up"
Machines seams
Mends, in a way
Performs stitchery
Puts on buttons
Puts in stitches
___ up (cinches)
___ up (clinches)
Uses a needle
Uses a Singer
Works on samplers
Wraps (up)
Does gros point
Does zigzags, maybe
Emulates Betsy Ross
Has a seamy job?
Patches things up?
Uses a certain machine
Uses needle and thread
Hems but doesn't haw
Works on one's jumper, say

Definition

SEW as a verb:

1. (sew, run up, sew together, stitch) = fasten by sewing; do needlework
2. (sew, tailor, tailor-make) = create (clothes) with cloth; "Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?"