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Close match, one’s rarely worn out (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nightie

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'one's rarely worn out' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'close match' is the wordplay.
'close' becomes 'nigh' (similar in meaning).
'match' becomes 'tie' (tie can mean a sporting fixture).
'nigh'+'tie'='NIGHTIE'

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(Other definitions for nightie that I've seen before include "What retiring lady assumes" , "put on at end of day?" , "one put on after dark" , "Bedtime wear" , "Does evening wear" .)

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