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They just hang around looking decorative (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tassels

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'they' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for tassels that I've seen before include "Ornamental bunches of threads as on curtains" , "Ornamental bunches of cords" , "Bunches of cords for decoration" , "Adornments of bunches of cords" , "Decorations" .)

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