Some of the prettiest one can wear (4)

I believe the answer is:

ties

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'some of the prettiest one can wear' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'some of the prettiest one can' is the wordplay.
'some of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TIES' can be found hidden inside 'prettiest can'.

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(Other definitions for ties that I've seen before include "obligations" , "Links" , "Fastens with a knot" , "Attaches, knots" , "Drawn games" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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