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Traces of wear in small areas of shirt (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scuffs

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This could be a double definition.

'traces of wear in small areas' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'shirt' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'of' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for scuffs that I've seen before include "Grazes" , "Scrapes shoes while walking" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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