Mend with stitches (4)

I believe the answer is:

darn

'mend with stitches' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for darn that I've seen before include "Mild oath; repair (socks)" , "Stitch" , "Mend with stitches" , "Repair (sock)" , "Repair by sewing, socks perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard, the USA Today, The Mirror and The Independent.

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