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Pet allowed to get small collar? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

necklet

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'small collar?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'pet allowed to' is the wordplay.
'pet' becomes 'neck' (necking is a kind of petting).
'allowed to' becomes 'let' (to let something happen is to allow it).
'neck'+'let'='NECKLET'

'get' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for necklet that I've seen before include "Item of jewellery" , "Ornament worn above shoulder level" , "Little ornament" , "Something like a choker" , "Ornament worn around throat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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