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Couple hired to form a band (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bracelet

'a band' is the definition.
(I know that bracelet is a type of band)

'couple hired' is the wordplay.
'couple' becomes 'brace' (brace can mean a pair of something).
'hired' becomes 'let' (I've seen this before).
'brace'+'let'='BRACELET'

'to form' is the link.

(Other definitions for bracelet that I've seen before include "Ornament - handcuff (slang)" , "Arm jewellery" , "Ornamental wristband" , "Personal ornament" , "Let caber be made into a piece of jewellery" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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