Clues for the word "THREAD"

We've had 94 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 119 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Penny Dell Daily crossword on May 03, 2026.

Definition of thread

n. - A very small twist of flax, wool, cotton, silk, or other fibrous substance, drawn out to considerable length; a compound cord consisting of two or more single yarns doubled, or joined together, and twisted.
n. - A filament, as of a flower, or of any fibrous substance, as of bark; also, a line of gold or silver.
n. - The prominent part of the spiral of a screw or nut; the rib. See Screw, n., 1.
n. - Fig.: Something continued in a long course or tenor; a,s the thread of life, or of a discourse.
n. - Fig.: Composition; quality; fineness.
v. t. - To pass a thread through the eye of; as, to thread a needle.
v. t. - To pass or pierce through as a narrow way; also, to effect or make, as one's way, through or between obstacles; to thrid.
v. t. - To form a thread, or spiral rib, on or in; as, to thread a screw or nut.