Jeans

Answer:

DENIMS

Hint:

This durable cotton fabric was originally used for workwear in the 19th century and is often dyed with indigo.

Explanation:

"Jeans" is a straightforward clue pointing to "DENIMS," the durable cotton fabric commonly used to make them. The word denim itself comes from the French serge de Nîmes (serge from Nîmes), but in crosswords, it’s often clued simply as the material or the pants themselves. No wordplay here—just a direct reference to the fabric or garment everyone recognizes.

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