Stitches (4)
'stitches' is the definition.
('sew' can be a synonym of 'stitch')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for sews that I've seen before include "Does needlework" , "Uses needle and thread" , "Works with needle and thread" , "Stitches" .)
'stitches' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sutures that I've seen before include "Surgeons' stitching" , "Stitches for wounds" , "Surgical stitches" .)