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Coldest part of the mountains? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

col

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This might be a double definition.

'coldest part' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both natural objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'of the mountains?' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for col that I've seen before include "Low area between peaks" , "Depression among ecologists" , "A depression in mountain range" , "High mountain pass" , "Mountain defile" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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