What does the cryptic crossword clue "Last letter in newspaper a sheer fabrication? (7)" mean?

The definition is "sheer fabrication". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ORGAN (synonym of "newspaper") + Z (abbreviation of "Last letter") + A (abbreviation of "a"); definition: "sheer fabrication?" The answer is ORGANZA.

Last letter in newspaper a sheer fabrication? (7)

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