Joint covered by a bobby sock (5)

I believe the answer is:

ankle

(Other definitions for ankle that I've seen before include "Human joint" , "Low joint" , "Foot-leg connector" , "Location of the talus" , "Lower leg joint" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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