The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word IXTLE
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The straight part
We know that "Fibre" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fibre = ixtle.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does IXTLE mean?
IXTLE noun- A variety of Agave angustifolia var. angustifolia (syn. Agave rigida), furnishing a strong coarse fiber.
- The fiber itself; pita, or Tampico fiber.