Cryptic crossword clue
Fabric for sacks initially getting used near New York 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GUNNY

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The straight part
We know that "Fabric for sacks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fabric for sacks = gunny.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GUNNY mean?

GUNNY noun
  1. A coarse heavy fabric made of jute or hemp.
  2. A gunny sack.
GUNNY noun
  1. A gunnery sergeant.

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