Clues for the word "THIMBLE"
We've had 29 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 38 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mindfood Daily crossword on April 11, 2026.
Definition of thimble
- n. - A kind of cap or cover, or sometimes a broad ring, for the end of the finger, used in sewing to protect the finger when pushing the needle through the material. It is usually made of metal, and has upon the outer surface numerous small pits to catch the head of the needle.
- n. - Any thimble-shaped appendage or fixure.
- n. - A tubular piece, generally a strut, through which a bolt or pin passes.
- n. - A fixed or movable ring, tube, or lining placed in a hole.
- n. - A tubular cone for expanding a flue; -- called ferrule in England.
- n. - A ring of thin metal formed with a grooved circumference so as to fit within an eye-spice, or the like, and protect it from chafing.
Referring Clues
- Sewing aid
- Popeye's theater
- Protective cap
- Monopoly token
- Needle prick protection
- Sewing kit item
- Needle-prick protection
- Sewing implement
- Sewer's protection
- Finger protector
- Tailor's aid
- Digital protection
- Belt him (anag)
- Cap used for protection when sewing
- See 5
- Protective cover, enough for a very little tot
- Thumb thing - thumbthing thought?
- Handy cover for a sewer
- Finger protection when sewing
- Protection from a needle
- One "to kick against the pricks"? Let him bleed a little
- Cover for finger when sewing
- Protective item for the tailor
- Sewer's finger guard
- Metal cover for the sewer
- Sewing protection
- Broth I'm blending contains something to provide protection
- Fingertip protector
- Small metal cap
Last Seen In
- Mindfood Daily - April 11, 2026
- Evening Standard Easy - January 30, 2026
- New Zealand Herald - February 04, 2025
- Your Life Choices - December 13, 2024
- Mindfood Daily - June 07, 2024
- New Zealand Herald - September 03, 2023
- Mindfood Daily - January 18, 2023
- Your Life Choices - June 20, 2022
- Penny Dell Daily - January 29, 2018
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 21, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - November 19, 2017
- New Zealand Herald - October 22, 2017
- Penny Dell Daily - May 31, 2017
- Guardian Quick - May 26, 2017
- USA Today - July 08, 2016
- USA Today - June 06, 2016
- Guardian Quick - October 30, 2015
- New York Times - August 19, 2015
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - November 21, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - April 04, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - January 07, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - December 19, 2012
- USA Today - February 21, 2012
- Guardian Quick - January 05, 2012
- Guardian Speedy - October 02, 2011
- Guardian Quick - November 23, 2010
- LA Times - June 09, 2010
- Universal - December 16, 2008
- Guardian Quick - September 04, 2007
- Netword - September 01, 2007
- And in 8 more crossword puzzles...