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A new thing, i.e. something that isn't worn out (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nightie

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'something that isn't worn out' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'a new thing i e' is the wordplay.
'a new' indicates an anagram.
'thing' with letters rearranged gives 'night'.
'night'+'i'+'e'='NIGHTIE'

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(Other definitions for nightie that I've seen before include "Clothing worn in bed" , "Sleeping attire" , "Familiar bed-wear for woman" , "Bedtime wear" , "Sleepwear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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