Item of underwear making one tense (7)

I believe the answer is:

singlet

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'item of underwear' is the definition.
'singlet' can be an answer for 'underwear' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'item of' bit.

'one tense' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'single' (synonyms).
'tense' becomes 't' (abbreviation used in many dictionaries).
'single'+'t'='SINGLET'

'making' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for singlet that I've seen before include "Something to wear" , "Tingles in vest" , "Underwear" , "Sleeveless vest" , "Sleeveless garment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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