Cryptic crossword clue
Worsted yarn wife found in fish basket 6

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

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What does CREWEL mean?

CREWEL noun
  1. Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.
CREWEL verb
  1. To make (embroidery) using the crewel method.

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