Sleeve element, for short (3)

I believe the answer is:

tat

(Other definitions for tat that I've seen before include "Junk; make lace" , "Tasteless articles" , "Cheap rubbish" , "Shoddy stuff (colloq.)" , "Worthless goods" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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