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Best time to get down? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

plumage

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'down?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'best time' is the wordplay.
'best' becomes 'plum' (informal term for best or top-class).
'time' becomes 'age' (an age is a period of time).
'plum'+'age'='PLUMAGE'

'to get' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for plumage that I've seen before include "A bird's feathers, may be fancy" , "coat" , "Bird's covering of feathers" , "Birds' clothing" , "Cover for diver" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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