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Advocates underwear (6)

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I believe the answer is:

briefs

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This could be a double definition.

'advocates' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with communicating as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'underwear' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for briefs that I've seen before include "Case summaries drawn up for barristers" , "Sets of instructions for lawyers" , "They are prepared for barristers' perusal" , "Underpants, knickers" , "by which privates will be constrained" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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