Never the left sock (5)
I believe the answer is:
right
This clue might be a double definition.
'never' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adverbs. Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?
'left sock' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
'the' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for right that I've seen before include "''The customer is always .....''" , "Correct - claim allowed" , "OK?" , "Spot-on" , "Privy Councillors are so honourable" .)