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The Clue

Works on samplers (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
Darns
Hemstitches
Stitches
Sutures
Tailors
Bastes, in a way
Buttonholes, say
Does tailoring
Embroiders a bit
Emulates Dorcas
Ends, with "up"
Finishes, with "up"
Gives a darn?
Ices, with "up"
Leaves in stitches
Plies a needle
Puts in stitches
Quilts, say
Runs up
___ up (cinches)
___ up (clinches)
Uses a needle
Uses a Singer
Wields a needle
Wraps (up)
Darns, e.g.
Does gros point
Does zigzags, maybe
Emulates Betsy Ross
Has a seamy job?
Repairs some tears
Uses needle and thread
Works on shifts, say
Hems but doesn't haw

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?"