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Kid had a swing we hear (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

suede

'kid' is the definition.
(both are types of leather)

'had a swing we hear' is the wordplay.
'had a swing' becomes 'swayed' (to sway is to swing around).
'we hear' shows a homophone (sound like).
'swayed' sounds like 'SUEDE'.

(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "Brushed leather" , "unprepared material" , "Kid possibly" , "Soft goatskin" , "Hide from kids" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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