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Stretcher orderly craftily has nicked (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lycra

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'nicked' is the definition.
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'stretcher orderly craftily has' is the wordplay.
'has' indicates a hidden word.
'LYCRA' can be found hidden inside 'stretcher orderly craftily'.

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(Other definitions for lycra that I've seen before include "Spandex" , "clinging fabric" , "Sports clothing fabric" , "Stretch fabric" , "Sports clothing material" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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