Strand of a beard (7)

I believe the answer is:

bristle

(Other definitions for bristle that I've seen before include "A short stiff hair, as in beard" , "rise up" , "Display anger - stubble" , "Stand up" , "A stiff hair on chin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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