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Muffler can leave a permanent mark on fingertip (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scarf

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'muffler' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'leave a permanent mark on fingertip' is the wordplay.
'leave a permanent mark on' becomes 'scar' (I've seen this in another clue).
'fingertip' becomes 'f' (this could be a standard abbreviation I've not previously seen).
'scar'+'f'='SCARF'

'can' is the link.

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(Other definitions for scarf that I've seen before include "Winter wear" , "item of clothing" , "Neck covering" , "Neck/head garment" , "Garment worn around head or neck" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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