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Thread through northern town missing vehicle (5)

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I believe the answer is:

lisle

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'thread' is the definition.
(I know that lisle is a type of cotton)

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(Other definitions for lisle that I've seen before include "Strong twisted cotton thread for the strange Ellis" , "Strong cotton material" , "Strong tightly twisted cotton thread" , "Twisted yarn" , "Maker of hose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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