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Eyes goods left inside works? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

goggles

'eyes' is the definition.

'goods left inside works?' is the wordplay.
'goods' becomes 'gg' (I've seen this in other clues).
'left' becomes 'l' (common abbreviation).
'inside' is an insertion indicator.
'works?' becomes 'goes' (working is a kind of going**).
'gg'+'l'='ggl'
'ggl' inserted within 'goes' is 'GOGGLES'.

(Other definitions for goggles that I've seen before include "Swimmer's glasses?" , "Protective wear for eyes" , "Eye protectors" , "Protective glasses as for welders" , "Spectacles worn to protect the eyes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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