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Cotton thread (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lisle

'cotton thread' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for lisle that I've seen before include "Type of cotton yarn" , "Strong twisted cotton thread for the strange Ellis" , "Strong cotton material" , "Twisted yarn" , "Cotton stocking thread" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent, the LA Times, the Penny Press and the Evening Standard.
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