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Having given vocal items, girls use them to keep out the glare (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sunglasses

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'out the glare' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'having given vocal items girls use them to keep' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'vocal' could be 'sung' (synonyms) and 'sung' is present in the answer.
'girls' could be 'lasses' (lass can informally mean a girl) and 'lasses' is located in the answer.
This accounts for all the letters.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for sunglasses that I've seen before include "assumed to protect pupils?" , "These offer a sight more protection" , "Fashion accessories" , "viewing aids" , "protection for pupils" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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