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--- Scales, Fawlty Towers actress (8)

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I believe the answer is:

prunella

(Other definitions for prunella that I've seen before include "It reputedly heals everyone" , "Strong silk" , "Silk fabric" , "climbing plant" , "Scales maybe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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