Clump of hair

In the context of the crossword puzzle, the question likely refers to a word that means “clump of hair.” The answer to this question is “tuft.” A tuft is a small group or cluster of something, such as hair or grass. In the case of hair, a tuft is often a group of hairs growing from a single follicle or a small area of hair that grows thicker or longer than the surrounding hair. In sum, the clump of hair can be referred to as a tuft, which satisfies the crossword question.