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Asian language proves draw by the sound of it (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

thai

'asian language' is the definition.
(language of Thailand)

'draw by the sound of it' is the wordplay.
'draw' becomes 'tie' (synonyms).
'by the sound of it' shows a homophone (sound like).
'tie' is a homophone of 'THAI'.

'proves' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for thai that I've seen before include "eastern language" , "Native of Southeast Asia" , "An Asian cuisine" , "countryman" , "Asian language" .)

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