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From experience one knows them to be binding (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ropes

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(Other definitions for ropes that I've seen before include "Lashings" , "Ties" , "Stout cords" , "They're known by experts" , "pearls or > onions" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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