Cryptic crossword clue
Half of coat in spotted material 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SATEEN

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What does SATEEN mean?

SATEEN noun
  1. A type of cotton cloth with a shiny surface and dull back, woven using the technique that, when applied to silk or nylon, results in cloth called satin.

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