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Garment donned when going for a spin? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

topcoat

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'garment' is the definition.
(I know that topcoat is a type of garment)

'donned when going for a spin?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'for' could be 'to' (eg both can mean 'in the opinion of') and 'to' is located in the answer.
'a' is present in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for topcoat that I've seen before include "clothing" , "Heavy winter outer garment" , "It's worn on the outside in winter" , "Ulster?" , "Final layer of paint" .)

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