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Rope Fibre Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SISAL which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SISAL

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199%5Exact Match!
230%7Fibre used in the production of textiles
330%5 Synthetic fibre used in carpet production

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SISAL" which means:

    noun
  • • A plant fiber used for making rope
  • • Mexican or west indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The fibers from the sisal plant are used to make ropes and twine."
  • • "Many farmers in africa cultivate sisal plants for commercial purposes."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Cross Atlantic09 Mar 2023 Down 55
Telegraph Mini13 Jan 2023 Down 1
The Guardian Speedy05 Apr 2015 Across 11
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