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The Clue
It's sold in skeins (4 letter answer)
The Answer
YARN
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Notes
The answer YARN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
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Definition
YARN as a noun:
1. (narration, recital, yarn) = the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; "his narration was hesitant"
2. (thread, yarn) = a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
YARN as a verb:
1. tell or spin a yarn