Part of a sandal or handbag (5)

I believe the answer is:

strap

(Other definitions for strap that I've seen before include "Parts of leather belt" , "e.g. Belt" , "Leather fastening" , "Parts (anag.)" , "Leather thong" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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