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A matchless woman? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spinster

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'a matchless woman?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for spinster that I've seen before include "One spurning union activity" , "old maid, perhaps" , "matchless female" , "Single woman" , "Unmarried older woman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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