Cotton thread
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 14 appearances · Last seen in the Evening Standard crossword on July 16, 2026
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LISLE
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The clue “Cotton thread” has appeared 14 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on July 16, 2026, where the answer was LISLE.
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