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Suitable sock (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

right

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This clue could be a double definition.

'suitable' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

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

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(Other definitions for right that I've seen before include "Quite proper" , "straight" , "Starboard side" , "True - just claim" , "one side" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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