Crossword Genius

Black lace wrapped around telegram (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cable

'telegram' is the definition.
(cable is a kind of telegram)

'black lace wrapped around' is the wordplay.
'black' becomes 'b' (as in pencil classifications).
'wrapped around' is an anagram indicator.
'b'+'lace'='blace'
'blace' with letters rearranged gives 'CABLE'.

(Other definitions for cable that I've seen before include "Communication - wire - 200 yards in length" , "This may pull car up" , "Liberal Democrat" , "Naut. length; transmit" , "Heavy chain or rope" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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