What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Work with a needle" from February 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Work with a needle”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

SEW

Letters3

Starts withS

Ends withW

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 8, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Work with a needle” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 8, 2026 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with W.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Work with a needle” clue?+

The answer is SEW (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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