Bunches of grass or hair (5)

I believe the answer is:

tufts

(Other definitions for tufts that I've seen before include "Bunches of hair or grass" , "Bunches of threads or feathers" , "Bunches of hairs" , "Clumps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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