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I maybe losing volts on lead to tumble drier (5)

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towel

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(Other definitions for towel that I've seen before include "This could dry up" , "Bathroom cloth" , "Owlet (anag)" , "Dryer" , "Piece of absorbent cloth or paper for drying" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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