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A team to beat Villa? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

palace

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This could be a double definition.

'a team' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both groups as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'beat villa?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'to' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for palace that I've seen before include "very nice house" , "Official residence of a sovereign" , "Royal residence" , "Regal mansion" , "Castle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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