They secured superior items for ladies (7)
I believe the answer is:
hatpins
'they' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are plural nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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