Crossword Genius

Fellow permitted to make a garland (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chaplet

'a garland' is the definition.
(I know that garland can be written as chaplet)

'fellow permitted' is the wordplay.
'fellow' becomes 'chap' (both can mean a man).
'permitted' becomes 'let' (to let something happen is to permit it).
'chap'+'let'='CHAPLET'

'to make' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for chaplet that I've seen before include "Ornamental wreath worn on the head" , "top band?" , "Circular garland for the head" , "flower arrangement" , "Garland or wreath for the head" .)

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