The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BASTED which also is the latest solution we found used in Chronicle of Higher Education in 2016.
Tacked with a needle crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| BASTED | 100 % | 6 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tacked with a needle
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tack
 - tag
 - tagging
 - posted
 - nail
 - thumbtack
 - tintack
 - sew
 - sharp
 - stitch
 - tailor
 - traverse
 
Crossword Answer definitions
BASTED verb- To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.
 
- To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.
 - (by extension) To coat over something.
 - To mark (sheep, etc.) with tar.
 
- To beat with a stick; to cudgel.
 
- Having been cooked by basting.
 
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