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As Merton's type does in part, Hislop especially (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slopes

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'as merton's type does' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'part hislop especially' is the wordplay.
'part' indicates a hidden word.
'SLOPES' can be found hidden inside 'hislop especially'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for slopes that I've seen before include "Slanting surfaces" , "Of fairly great stature" , "Stretches of falling ground as for skiers" , "Gradients, inclines" , "Inclines, pitches" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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