Ollyblue, it might not be right - it was just the first thing I thought of! Mind you, Chambers says 'wad...a small plug of paper or tow...' so it could be fine!
No it’s right Malone, I have a bit of a brain freeze when I try to solve some of these cryptic clues, so lm glad I can rely on you and the rest of the forum to help me out, thanks again...