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Strong cotton thread (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lisle

'strong cotton thread' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for lisle that I've seen before include "Strong cotton material" , "Pedestrianised city" , "Cotton stocking thread" , "Type of cotton yarn" , "Fine smooth cotton thread for stockings" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press and the Evening Standard.
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