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Rubber cushion for bore that's outspoken (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tyre

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'rubber cushion' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
I also know that 'rubber' relates to this answer.

'bore that's outspoken' is the wordplay.
'bore' becomes 'tire' (I've seen this in other clues).
'that's outspoken' shows a homophone (sound like).
'tire' sounds like 'TYRE'.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tyre that I've seen before include "Rubber part of wheel" , "Wheel cover, may be tubeless" , "Rubber wheel cover" , "Rubber covering on a wheel" , "Wheel-hoop" .)

I've seen this clue in The Everyman puzzle in The Observer.
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