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Afternoon service? (3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tea set

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This clue might be a double definition.

'afternoon' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

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

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tea set that I've seen before include "China for small meal" , "Crockery service" , "facility for refreshment" , "Collections of cups, saucers etc for serving light meal" , "hot drink service" .)

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