The gardener may need a new shoe! (4)

I believe the answer is:

hose

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'the gardener may need a' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'new shoe' is the wordplay.
'new' indicates an anagram.
'shoe' with letters rearranged gives 'HOSE'.

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(Other definitions for hose that I've seen before include "Garden implement" , "Stockings; drench" , "footwear" , "Breeches (worn with a doublet)" , "plumbing connection" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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