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Something one can assume to vary in cut (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tunic

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'something one can assume' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'vary in cut' is the wordplay.
'vary' indicates an anagram.
'in'+'cut'='incut'
'incut' is an anagram of 'TUNIC'.

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for tunic that I've seen before include "Cut in (anag)" , "Smock" , "Close fitting jacket as part of uniform" , "Simple garment" , "(Policeman's) jacket" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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