Pull some strings' is an idiom meaning to use one's influence or connections to get something done. The crossword solutions for this term are SEW, TUNE, UNTIE, and STRUM. Sewing involves stitching fabric together with a needle and thread. Tuning is the process of adjusting the pitch of a musical instrument. Untying is the act of loosening a knot or bow. Strumming is the act of playing a stringed instrument by running a finger or pick along the strings.