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Copies of a tapestry (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

apes

'copies' is the definition.
('ape' can be a synonym of 'copy')

'of a tapestry' is the wordplay.
'of' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'APES' is hidden within 'tapestry'.

(Other definitions for apes that I've seen before include "Mimics like primates" , "Zoo animals" , "Parrots" , "Imitates in every aspect" , "Copies the primates?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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