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Being worn, can it cause a skid? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slipper

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'it cause a skid?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'being worn can' is the wordplay.
'being' becomes 'slip' (slip is a kind of being).
'worn can' becomes 'per' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'slip'+'per'='SLIPPER'

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(Other definitions for slipper that I've seen before include "Footwear item" , "Beat; mule" , "runner" , "Comfortable footwear" , "Casual indoors shoe" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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