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A framework for each dubious goal (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pergola

'a framework' is the definition.
(pergola is a kind of framework)

'each dubious goal' is the wordplay.
'each' becomes 'per'.
'dubious' indicates an anagram.
'goal' is an anagram of 'gola'.
'per'+'gola'='PERGOLA'

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for pergola that I've seen before include "Garden climbing-frame" , "Frame for trailing plants" , "lattice" , "Framework for climbers" , "Lag rope (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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