__ sock (4)

I believe the answer is:

knee

(Other definitions for knee that I've seen before include "Leg?joint" , "Thigh/shin connector" , "Joint of the body" , "middle part of leg" , "may present problem to maid" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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