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Chap finds method to get enough room (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leeway

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'enough room' is the definition.
'leeway' can be an answer for 'room' (both can mean freedom or space to move or act). I'm not sure about the 'enough' bit.

'chap finds method' is the wordplay.
'chap' becomes 'lee' ().
'finds' says to put letters next to each other.
'method' becomes 'way' (way of doing something).
'lee'+'way'='LEEWAY'

'to get' is the link.

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(Other definitions for leeway that I've seen before include "play" , "Elbow room?" , "Margin of safety" , "Room to manoeuvre, as for a ship" , "Flexibility" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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