Sewed with temporary stitches (6)

I believe the answer is:

tacked

(Other definitions for tacked that I've seen before include "Sewed with loose temporary stitches" , "Zig-zagged (in a sailing boat); fixed" , "Changed course" , "Sailed zigzag course to take advantage of wind" , "Sailed zig-zag course to use wind" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.

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