The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SERGE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result SERGE
- Twilled fabric used in looser gear
- Material coming out shortly, revolutionary
- Soldier perhaps leaves NCO some material
- Prokofiev’s first name might suit you
- Cleanser gets used to some extent for fabric
- Worker abandons rank material
- Stuff for sweep, say?
- Stuff Frenchman!
- Material upswing reported
- Material increase reported
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The straight part
We know that "some material" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case some material = serge.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does SERGE mean?
SERGE noun- A type of worsted cloth.
- (by metonymy) A garment made of this fabric.
- To overlock.
- A large wax candle used in some church ceremonies.