The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SATEEN
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More clues leading to the result SATEEN
- Fabric observed wrapped round a cat's tail
- Glossy fabric lending special allure to one at secondary school?
- Half of coat in spotted material
- Material delivered by corrupt Senate
- Stuff consumed in all quarters but west
- Article penned by small youth providing glossy material
- Material may have bearing on a juvenile
- Type of fabric getting the senate dissolved
- A model wearing spotted, glossy fabric
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Type of fabric" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of fabric = sateen.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 SATEEN mean?
SATEEN noun- 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.