Cryptic crossword clue
6 Record attempt to cover pole in fabric 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TAPESTRY

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The straight part
We know that "fabric/fabric/fabric" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fabric/fabric/fabric = tapestry.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TAPESTRY mean?

TAPESTRY noun
  1. A heavy woven cloth, often with decorative pictorial designs, normally hung on walls.
  2. (by extension) Anything with variegated or complex details.
TAPESTRY verb
  1. To decorate with tapestry, or as if with a tapestry.

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