Crossword Genius

Small winter garment swept off one's feet (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

smitten

'swept off one's feet' is the definition.
(both can mean in love)

'small winter garment' is the wordplay.
'small' becomes 's' (abbreviation - e.g. clothes size).
'winter garment' becomes 'mitten' (mittens are a type of gloves).
's'+'mitten'='SMITTEN'

(Other definitions for smitten that I've seen before include "Enchanted by mittens" , "Captivated" , "Affected by something overwhelming" , "Much affected; struck" , "Obsessed (when in love?)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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