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Worn cuffs (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

socks

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'worn cuffs' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for socks that I've seen before include "Short hosiery" , "Dresses" , "Hits - footwear" , "Items of hosiery" , "Hits forcefully, garments" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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