Crossword Genius

Extremely ticklish open garments made of leather? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

thongs

'made of leather?' is the definition.
(a thong is a piece of leather)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for thongs that I've seen before include "Leather strips on a whip" , "Flexible leather strips on whips" , "Skimpy undergarments" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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