Cylinder with thread Crossword Clue

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The clue for your today's crossword puzzle is: "Cylinder with thread" ,published by The Washington Post Sunday. Please check our best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Cylinder with thread" points to the answer "SPOOL" for a specific reason. Here is why this clue corresponds to the answer:

• Cylinder: A spool is typically a cylindrical object, often with a central hole or core, around which thread, wire, or other flexible materials can be wound for storage or to control unwinding.
• Thread: In the context of sewing or textile work, thread is commonly wound around a spool to keep it organized and easily dispensable for sewing purposes.

Therefore, the connection between the clue "Cylinder with thread" and the answer "SPOOL" is clear - a spool is a cylindrical object designed specifically for holding thread for various practical uses, especially in sewing and related activities.

Definition of "SPOOL"

a cylindrical device on which film, magnetic tape, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound; a reel

Example :

spools of electrical cable

a narrow spool bed

he was trying to spool his tapes back into the cassettes with a pencil eraser

 The Crossword clue "Cylinder with thread" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Washington Post Sunday	30 June 2024	SPOOL