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The thread of the tale! (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

yarn

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'the thread' is the first definition.
('yarn' can be a synonym of 'thread')

'the tale' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'of' is the link.

(Other definitions for yarn that I've seen before include "Rambling story" , "that'll keep you in stitches?" , "Rope" , "Exaggerated story or spun thread" , "Tale; weave" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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