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Special band for the match (7,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wedding ring

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'the match' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'special band' is the wordplay.
'special' becomes 'wedding' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'band' becomes 'ring' (a ring is a band of metal).
'wedding'+'ring'='WEDDING-RING'

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for wedding ring that I've seen before include "symbol of commitment to union" , "Left-hand, fourth-finger band" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Globe and Mail.
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