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Dogs maybe tailing learner in this yarn? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lisle

'this yarn?' is the definition.
(lisle is a kind of yarn)

'dogs maybe tailing learner' is the wordplay.
'dogs maybe' becomes 'isle' (Isle of Dogs).
'tailing' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other) (to tail can mean to go after or follow).
'learner' becomes 'l' (as in a learner driver with L-plates on their car).
'isle' put after 'l' is 'LISLE'.

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for lisle that I've seen before include "(Fabric woven with) a fine cotton thread" , "Pedestrianised city" , "Strong cotton fabric" , "Type of cotton yarn" , "Maker of hose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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