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Backroom boy (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ned

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This clue might be a double definition.

'backroom' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'boy' is the second definition.

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(Other definitions for ned that I've seen before include "rough" , "A den for Edward" .)

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