Can they be worn in space? (5)

I believe the answer is:

capes

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'can they' is the definition.
The definition suggests a plural noun which matches the answer.

'worn in space?' is the wordplay.
'worn' indicates an anagram (worn can mean damaged).
'space' anagrammed gives 'CAPES'.

'be' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for capes that I've seen before include "Short cloaks" , "Cloaks or headlands" , "Space for cloaks" , "may be worn" , "Sleeveless cloaks - promontories" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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