Steals hanging tuft (6)

I believe the answer is:

tassel

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'hanging tuft' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'steals' is the wordplay.
'steals' can be anagrammed to 'TASSEL'.
Though, I am not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for tassel that I've seen before include "Ornamental hanging tuft" , "Decoration made from a tuft of threads" , "Mortar board attachment" , "Decorative bunch of cords" , "male hawk" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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