They're of pretty resilient material (5)

I believe the answer is:

tyres

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'they're' is the definition.
The definition suggests an adverb but the answer is not.

'of pretty resilient material' is the wordplay.
'of' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'TYRES' is hidden in the letters of 'pretty resilient material'.

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(Other definitions for tyres that I've seen before include "rubber rings" , "Wheel coverings" , "Rubber wheel covers" , "Wheel hoops" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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