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Signs of friction (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spats

(Other definitions for spats that I've seen before include "Shoe protectors; tiffs" , "Petty quarrels and coverings for the ankles" , "garb for members" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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