Strong string (5)

I believe the answer is:

twine

'strong string' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for twine that I've seen before include "twist" , "Thin cord" , "Strong thread or string" , "Tough string" , "Twisted cord" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard, The Wall Street Journal, the Penny Press, The Mirror, the USA Today, the Newsday and the King Feature Syndicate.

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