What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fine fabric needs about inch off (7)" mean?

The definition is "Fine fabric". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of INCHOFF ("inch off") [anagram: "needs"] = CHIFFON; definition: "Fine fabric" The answer is CHIFFON.

Fine fabric needs about inch off (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28980 | 20 Down | 2023-01-30 flower

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