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Marks, Jos and Russells? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

brands

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'marks' is the definition.
('brand' can be a synonym of 'mark')

'jos and russells?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'and' could be 'n' (common abbreviation for 'and') and 'n' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'brads' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for brands that I've seen before include "Makers' names or trademarks" , "Trade marks or particular makes of goods" , "Trade marks, classifications of goods" , "Names given to products and services" , "Marks with hot iron" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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