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A strikingly repetitive thing to do (6)

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I believe the answer is:

batter

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This could be a double definition.

'a strikingly repetitive thing' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'do' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for batter that I've seen before include "Pasty liquid - paste" , "Mixture of flour, eggs and milk, used in cooking" , "Strike hard repeatedly" , "Treat violently - pancake mix" , "Make crisp and brown" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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