Cryptic crossword clue
To cover hoop, mostly taking in silk fabric 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "silk fabric" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case silk fabric = dupion.
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 DUPION mean?

DUPION noun
  1. A double cocoon, made by two silkworms.
  2. The silk from a double cocoon.

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