Regularly removed attire? (3)

I believe the answer is:

tie

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'regularly removed attire?' is the definition.
'tie' can be an answer for 'attire?' (a tie is an item of clothing). I am not sure about the 'regularly removed' bit.

'regularly removed attire?' is the wordplay.
'regularly removed' indicates alternate letters (letters removed at regular intervals).
The alternating letters of 'attire' are 'TIE'.

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(Other definitions for tie that I've seen before include "Fasten; level game" , "Drawn score" , "Affiliation" , "Bond; neckwear" , "Bond > girl wearing this? Unlikely" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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