Crossword Genius

Twilled fabric used in coarser gear (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

serge

'twilled fabric' is the definition.
(type of fabric)

'in coarser gear' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'SERGE' is hidden within 'coarser gear'.

'used' is the link.

(Other definitions for serge that I've seen before include "Durable fabric" , "A twill fabric" , "Twilled woollen fabric" , "Frenchman" , "Stuff" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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