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This thing shattered reveller finally wears? (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nightshirt

'this thing shattered reveller finally wears?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'this thing shattered reveller finally wears?' is the wordplay.
'shattered' indicates an anagram.
'finally' indicates one should take the final letters.
'wears?' indicates putting letters inside.
The last letter of 'reveller' is 'r'.
'this'+'thing'='thisthing'
'thisthing' with letters rearranged gives 'nightshit'.
'nightshit' going around 'r' is 'NIGHTSHIRT'.

(Other definitions for nightshirt that I've seen before include "Alternative to pyjamas" , "overnight coverage ..." , "Loose garment - thin girths (anag)" , "Long loose garment worn by men in bed" , "Bed attire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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