Traces of wear in small areas of shirt (6)
I believe the answer is:
scuffs
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" .)