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Cuff link exchanged for another male accessory (3,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tie clip

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'another male accessory' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'cuff link exchanged' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'link' could be 'tie' (synonyms) and 'tie' is present in the answer.
The remaining letters 'clip' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'for' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tie clip that I've seen before include "Neckwear securer" , "Man's ornamental clasp" , "clothing accessory" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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