Cryptic crossword clue
Forcibly remove item of sports outfit as reprimand 4,1,5,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 1 plus 5 plus 3 letter word TEAR A STRIP OFF

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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