What is the answer to "One may be hanging by a thread" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "One may be hanging by a thread" is NEEDLE (6 letters).

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One may be hanging by a thread NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 13, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “One may be hanging by a thread” from the New York Times Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

NEEDLE

6 letters · Across · last seen June 13, 2026