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Boy given the stick? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rod

I believe this is a double definition.

'boy' is the first definition.
(I have seen 'Little boy' mean 'rod' so perhaps 'boy' could also mean 'rod')

'the stick?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'given' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for rod that I've seen before include "Little boy" , "axle" , "Stick - measure" , "Long, straight stick" , "Sceptre" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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