Answer:

neps

Answer	Crossword Clue
NEPS	Fiber clusters.
NEPS	Clusters of fibers.
NEPS	Knots in wool staple.

NEPS	Clusters of wool fibers.
NEPS	Forms knots (in cotton).
NEPS	Knots of wool.
NEPS	Knots in cotton.
NEPS	Knots in cotton fibers.
NEPS	Fiber knots
NEPS	Fiber clusters
NEPS	Clusters of fibers

NEPS	Knots in cotton fiber

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.