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Threads to stitch contrary wrapping paper (5)

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I believe the answer is:

wefts

'threads' is the definition.
(I know this)

'stitch contrary wrapping paper' is the wordplay.
'stitch' becomes 'sew' (synonyms).
'contrary' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'wrapping' indicates putting letters inside.
'paper' becomes 'FT' (the Financial Times newspaper).
'sew' reversed gives 'wes'.
'wes' placed around 'ft' is 'WEFTS'.

'to' acts as a link.

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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