13-Letter Words Containing: A,N,K,S,I,I,_,_

• an overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one

• do backstitches

• any of various mostly tropical insects having long twiglike bodies

• Pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to risk a dangerous policy rather than concede a point.

• the policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety)

• a short prayer of thanks before a meal

• fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

• in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock

• in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move

• To maintain individual possession of the puck or ball by controlling it with movements of one's stick, especially to do so in a skillful manner.

• (by extension) To deal capably and swiftly with a situation, especially in a manner which deflects potential problems.

• Skillful manipulation of the puck or ball with a player's stick, allowing the player to maintain control of the puck or ball.