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Milk or paint, possibly (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pinta

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'milk' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'paint possibly' is the wordplay.
'possibly' is an anagram indicator.
'paint' anagrammed gives 'PINTA'.

'or' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for pinta that I've seen before include "vessel for Columbus?" , "early delivery?" , "Bottle of milk" , "drink" , "Columbus's ship - some milk!" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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