Leather with a fuzzy finish (5)

I believe the answer is:

suede

(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "Leather with velvety nap used in shoes and clothes" , "material used in gloves" , "Undressed leather" , "unprepared material" , "Fabric" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and the USA Today.

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