Plaited length of hair (5)

I believe the answer is:

braid

(Other definitions for braid that I've seen before include "Decorative ribbon" , "Interlaced link of hair strands" , "Gilded ribbon" , "Hairdo formed by twisting the hair" , "Ornamental tape or plait" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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