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Bit of excitement in prison (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stir

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This might be a double definition.

'bit of excitement' is the first definition.
'stir' can be an answer for 'excitement' (synonyms). I am unsure of the 'bit of' bit.

'prison' is the second definition.
(informal term for prison)

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for stir that I've seen before include "Excite emotionally" , "cooler" , "What keeps those inside" , "Agitate - disturbance" , "Cause to move in slangy prison" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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