A KO shot? (5)

I believe the answer is:

outer

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'shot?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for outer that I've seen before include "Surrounding" , "External; peripheral" , "Ring for double scores on a dartboard" , "Exterior or external, like space" , "Ring furthest from the bullseye" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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