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Some guys become attached to them (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tent pegs

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'some guys' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

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(Another definition for tent pegs that I've seen is " They may be used by a camper".)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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