A well-cut length of cloth (3)

I believe the answer is:

ell

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'length of cloth' is the definition.
(historical fabric measurement)

'a well-cut' is the wordplay.
'ELL' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for ell that I've seen before include "distance" , "approximately 45 inches" , "Old measure equivalent to about 45 inches in England" , "Former measure of length" , "Embellish with old measure of length" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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