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Extremely ragged (6)

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frayed

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(Other definitions for frayed that I've seen before include "Became strained" , "Ragged at the edges" , "in rough condition" , "Tattered and threadbare" , "Worn at the edge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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