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Appropriate piece of neckwear (6)

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I believe the answer is:

collar

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This clue could be a double definition.

'appropriate piece' is the first definition.
'collar' can be an answer for 'appropriate' (thesaurus). I'm not certain of the 'piece' bit.

'neckwear' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

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(Other definitions for collar that I've seen before include "Apprehend (colloq.); cut of bacon" , "Item worn around the neck" , "Be hot under the . . . . . . to be angry or resentful" , "Appropriate - piece of neckwear" , "Ruff" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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