Tactful omissions by a straw weaver? (5)
I believe the answer is:
warts
'tactful omissions' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.
'a straw weaver?' is the wordplay.
'straw' anagrams to 'WARTS'.
Though, I am not sure how this is indicated.
'by' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for warts that I've seen before include "unwanted lumps" , "Skin growths" , "feature prominently on 12,14 across [UGLY SISTERS]" , "Verrucas" .)