The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RIBAND
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The straight part
We know that "decorative strip" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decorative strip = riband.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.
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What does RIBAND mean?
RIBAND noun- A narrow diminutive of the bend, thinner than a bendlet.
- A long, narrow strip of timber bent and bolted longitudinally to the ribs of a vessel, to hold them in position and give rigidity to the framework.
- A ribbon.
- A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
- An awareness ribbon.
- An inked strip of material against which type is pressed to print letters in a typewriter or printer.
- A narrow strip or shred.
- A painted moulding on the side of a ship.
- A watchspring.
- A bandsaw.
- (in the plural) Reins for a horse.
- A bearing similar to the bend, but only one eighth as wide.
- (spinning) A sliver.
- A subheadline presented above its parent headline.
- A toolbar that incorporates tabs and menus.