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Fine cotton thread (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lisle

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

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for lisle that I've seen before include "Strong twisted cotton thread for the strange Ellis" , "Type of cotton yarn" , "Fine smooth cotton thread for stockings" , "Strong cotton fabric" , "Strong cotton material" .)

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