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Smart set will know these guys? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

ropes

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'these guys?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for ropes that I've seen before include "weaker people may be on them?" , "Onion or pearl strings" , "Stays" , "They're known by experts" , "Painters" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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