The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word THIMBLES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1999.
They help avoid sticking points crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| THIMBLES | 100 % | 8 |
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Crossword Answer definitions
THIMBLES noun- A pitted, now usually metal, cap for the fingers, used in sewing to push the needle.
- A similarly shaped socket in machinery.
- A thimbleful.
- A ring of metal or rope used in a ship's rigging; it is a protection against chafing.
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