Sewer in American history

Answer:

ROSS

Hint:

Think of the woman who famously stitched the first American flag during the Revolutionary War—her last name fits here.

Explanation:

The clue plays on the double meaning of "sewer." While it sounds like someone who sews, it’s actually a homophone for "sewer" (the underground pipe). Here, it hints at Betsy Ross, the legendary American seamstress credited with sewing the first U.S. flag, making "Ross" the answer.

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General solving tip

Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.

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