“Hem, but not haw” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SEW is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hem, but not haw”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 11, 2025, where it runs at 44 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 11, 2025.