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With respect, they’re off (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hats

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(Other definitions for hats that I've seen before include "Headdresses" , "Headwear" , ""Porkpie" and "pillbox" attire" , "Headgear" , "Milliner's stock" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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