What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crease new material (5)" mean?

The definition is "material". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LINE (synonym of "Crease") + N (synonym of "new"); definition: "material" The answer is LINEN.

Crease new material (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29109 | 26 Across | 2023-06-29 flower

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