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Take another course in sewing (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tack

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'sewing' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for tack that I've seen before include "Nail; course of action" , "Nail for carpet?" , "Nail - windward course - temporary stitch" , "fix > riding gear" , "Poor food" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail, The Guardian and The Telegraph.
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