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Accessories of netting on top of silk (9)

Ross

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trappings

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(Other definitions for trappings that I've seen before include "Bells and whistles" , "office equipment" , "signs of success" , "Clobber" , "Symbolic accessories of office" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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