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Paint directors found in skiffle band (9)

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I believe the answer is:

washboard

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'in skiffle band' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'paint directors' is the wordplay.
'paint' becomes 'wash' (wash is a kind of paint).
'directors' becomes 'board' (board of directors).
'wash'+'board'='WASHBOARD'

'found' is the link.

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(Other definitions for washboard that I've seen before include "A percussion instrument" , "It can be played" , "On which to scrub clothes" , "Skiffle instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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