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It fixes something round one's neck (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tiepin

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This clue could be a double definition.

'it fixes something' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'one's neck' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'round' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tiepin that I've seen before include "security at front" , "clothing accessory" , "Gent's accessory for an accessory" , "Fixer for neckwear" , "Neckwear securer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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