How many letters does the top answer for “a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers” have?

The most common answer is cincture (8 letters).

Crossword clue: a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

3 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

cincture 8 letters wn-def

a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

sash 4 letters wn-def

a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

waistband 9 letters wn-def

a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers