Item worn over the shoulders Crossword Clue

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Item worn over the shoulders Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WORN (adjective)
1. showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
2. affected by wear; damaged by long use
ITEM (noun)
1. an individual instance of a type of symbol
2. a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

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