The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LINEN
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The straight part
We know that "material" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case material = linen.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 LINEN mean?
LINEN noun- Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.
- Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, underclothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibers; linens.
- A light beige colour, like that of linen cloth undyed.
- Made from linen cloth or thread.
- Having the colour linen, light beige.