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A crew Independent draws in conveniences (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amenities

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'conveniences' is the definition.
('amenities' can be a synonym of 'conveniences')

'a crew independent draws' is the wordplay.
'a crew' becomes 'amen' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'independent' becomes 'i'.
'draws' becomes 'ties' ('tie' can be a synonym of 'draw').
'amen'+'i'+'ties'='AMENITIES'

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for amenities that I've seen before include "pleasing features" , "useful services?" , "Equipment" , "Useful facilities" , "conveniences" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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