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Fastens around necks (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ties

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This clue could be a double definition.

'fastens' is the first definition.
(tying is a kind of fastening)

'necks' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'around' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ties that I've seen before include "Drawn games" , "Items of neckwear" , "Links" , "obligations" , "allegiances" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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