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As worn by mother a lot? (3)

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I believe the answer is:

mac

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'as worn by mother a lot?' is the definition.
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'by mother a lot?' is the wordplay.
'by' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'mother' becomes 'ma' (ma can mean mother).
'a lot?' becomes 'c' ().
'ma'+'c' is 'MAC'.

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(Other definitions for mac that I've seen before include "one used in shower?" , "Raincoat (colloq.)" , "Waterproof coat (colloq.)" , "It may help you keep dry" , "Overcoat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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