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As worn by an American thug? (4)

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hood

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(Other definitions for hood that I've seen before include "Bronx district" , "Part of subfusc" , "See 8" , "Cowl -- violent criminal (slang)" , "this could provide cover" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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