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Short Fibres Or Knots Combed Out Of Woolsilk Staple Before Spinning Crossword Clue
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NOIL which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NOIL
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NOIL" which means:
- noun
- • A short fibre left over from combing wool or spinning silk during the preparation of textile yarns. sometimes it is referred to as 'raw silk', although this is somewhat of a misnomer.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She bought a dress made of noil fabric."
- • "The scarf was woven with a blend of silk and noil."
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| Telegraph Giant General Knowledge13 May 2023 | Down 24 | |
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