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As in the Royal Squadron? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

yacht

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This could be a double definition.

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

'royal squadron?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

'in the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for yacht that I've seen before include "Type of boat" , "Sailing boat" , "Pleasure craft" , "Luxury purchase" , "Cathy (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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