Material (or tale) that's spun Crossword Clue

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Material (or tale) that's spun Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
2. the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
(verb)
1. tell or spin a yarn

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MATERIAL (noun)
1. artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
2. the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
MATERIAL (adjective)
1. having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
2. having material or physical form or substance
TALE (noun)
1. a trivial lie
2. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

Hint 3: Anagram

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