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Mark put on female item of clothing (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scarf

'item of clothing' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'mark put on female' is the wordplay.
'mark' becomes 'scar' (synonyms).
'put on' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'female' becomes 'f' (common abbreviation).
'scar'+'f'='SCARF'

(Other definitions for scarf that I've seen before include "bit of football memorabilia?" , "Item worn on head or shoulders" , "Winter neckwear" , "Neckerchief - timber joint" , "May cover the neck" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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