Cryptic crossword clue
Mostly the person with a book is someone needing a yarn? 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does THREADER mean?

THREADER noun
  1. A device used to thread needles.
  2. A device used to machine a screw thread.

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