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Baby gear still in the last minute (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

layette

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'baby gear' is the definition.
'layette' can be an answer for 'gear' (layette is a kind of gear). I am not sure about the 'baby' bit.

'still in the last minute' is the wordplay.
'still' becomes 'yet' (synonyms).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'the last minute' becomes 'late' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'yet' placed into 'late' is 'LAYETTE'.

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(Other definitions for layette that I've seen before include "First clothes" , "Set of clothes for new baby" , "Complete set of clothing for a baby" , "Clothing and bedclothes for a new-born child" , "Baby's complete outfit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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