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Boast about outfit (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

garb

'outfit' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'boast about' is the wordplay.
'boast' becomes 'brag' (brag is a kind of boast).
'about' is a reversal indicator.
'brag' written backwards gives 'GARB'.

(Other definitions for garb that I've seen before include "Outfit" , "gear discovered" , "costume" , "Dress - habit" , "Attire, clothing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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