Answer: sleaved

AnswerCrossword Clue
SLEAVEDSeparated and divided, as silk.
sleavedfilament of silk obtained by separating a thicker thread
sleavedanything matted or raveled
sleavedsilk in the form of such filaments
sleavedSLEAVE, to separate into fine filaments
sleavedto divide or separate into filaments, as silk