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Pestered about branded clothes (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

badgered

'pestered' is the definition.
('badger' can be a synonym of 'pester')

'about branded clothes' is the wordplay.
'about' becomes 're' ('re' means regarding or about).
'branded' becomes 'badged' (branded with a badge).
'clothes' indicates putting letters inside (some letters clothe or cover others).
're' inserted within 'badged' is 'BADGERED'.

(Other definitions for badgered that I've seen before include "Pestered" , "chivvied" , "hassled" , "Harassed" , "Annoyed persistently" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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