Split them to quibble (5)
I believe the answer is:
hairs
(Other definitions for hairs that I've seen before include "Skin growths" , "See 3" , "eg Bristles" , "Fur filaments" , "Threadlike growths" .)
I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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