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Try the strength of a piece of white string (4)

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I believe the answer is:

test

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'try the strength' is the definition.
'test' can be an answer for 'try' (synonyms). I am unsure of the 'the strength' bit.

'a piece of white string' is the wordplay.
'a piece of' indicates a hidden word.
'TEST' can be found hidden inside 'white string'.

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for test that I've seen before include "water flowing through Hampshire" , "big game" , "Dip one's toe in" , "Exam to play international cricket" , "Try, examine critically" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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