What does the cryptic crossword clue "Close match, one's rarely worn out (7)" mean?

The definition is "one’s rarely worn out". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NIGH (synonym="Close") + TIE (synonym="match,") = NIGHTIE; definition: "one's rarely worn out" The answer is NIGHTIE.

Close match, one's rarely worn out (7)

Times Cryptic #28859 | 22 Across | 2024-03-08 flower

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