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I believe the answer is:

wisp

(Other definitions for wisp that I've seen before include "Small strand of hair etc" , "Shred" , "Delicate strand" , "Curling bit of smoke, hair, etc" , "Light streak of smoke or stray hair" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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