Strand of, eg, cotton (6)

I believe the answer is:

thread

(Other definitions for thread that I've seen before include "Dearth (anag)" , "Hatred (anag)" , "Ridge around a screw" , "Fine strand" , "The spiral ridge of a screw" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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