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Jumper showing signs of exertion? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sweater

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'jumper' is the definition.
(both can mean an item of clothing)

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(Other definitions for sweater that I've seen before include "mugger once" , "One visibly too hot" , "Jumper (7)" , "Long-sleeved pullover" , "Heavy jersey" .)

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