The Clue
Thick strings (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CORDS
Tags
Notes
The answer CORDS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Definition
CORDS as a noun:
1. (cords, corduroys) = cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
CORD as a noun:
1. a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord"
2. a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet
3. (cord, electric cord) = a light insulated conductor for household use
4. (cord, corduroy) = a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
CORD as a verb:
1. stack in cords; "cord firewood"
2. bind or tie with a cord