Crossword Genius

Blunder allowed in one of three (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

triplet

'one of three' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'blunder allowed' is the wordplay.
'blunder' becomes 'trip' (trip is a kind of blunder).
'allowed' becomes 'let' (I've seen this before).
'trip'+'let'='TRIPLET'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for triplet that I've seen before include "sibling?" , "Not the only baby in the group" , "One of three children" , "One of a group of three" , "Baby with two similar siblings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app