Mended with stitches (6)

I believe the answer is:

darned

(Other definitions for darned that I've seen before include "(Of, eg, sock) repaired" , "Mended, sock say" , "Repaired (woollens)" , "Repaired (eg, socks)" , "Repaired woollen articles" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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