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Groom's bunch of straw -- or strap, when this? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wisp

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'groom's bunch' is the definition.
'wisp' can be an answer for 'bunch' (wisp is a kind of bunch). I am not certain of the 'groom's' bit.

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

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(Other definitions for wisp that I've seen before include "Small thin bunch/strand (of something)" , "Small tuft of hair" , "Small thin line of cloud or smoke" , "Slight trace" , "Thin girl" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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