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Was aware the stuff wasn't woven (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

felt

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'woven' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with contact as well as being past participle verbs.
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(Other definitions for felt that I've seen before include "Sensed; fibre cloth" , "compassion" , "Was affected by" , "Considered" , "Cloth of pressed wool and fur" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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