Spot, head removed — delicate stuff (4)

I believe the answer is:

lace

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'delicate stuff' is the definition.
'lace' can be an answer for 'stuff' (thesaurus). I am not sure about the 'delicate' bit.

'spot head removed' is the wordplay.
'spot' becomes 'place' (synonyms).
'head removed' means to remove the first letter.
'place' with its first letter taken away is 'LACE'.

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(Other definitions for lace that I've seen before include "Delicate open-weave fabric" , "Shoe tie" , "A fabric; add alcohol to" , "Fabric made in openwork design" , "Delicate fabric woven in an open web" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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