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A particular kind of interest in one's underwear? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

vested

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'a particular kind of interest' is the definition.
'vested' can be an answer for 'interest' (vested interest is a kind of interest). I am unsure of the 'a particular kind of' bit.

'one's underwear?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'underwear?' could be 'vest' and 'vest' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'ed' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).

'in' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for vested that I've seen before include "This sort of interest means having a personal involvement" , "This interest has expectations of gain" , "Robed; -- interest" , "Interests may be" , "(Of an interest) already acquired" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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