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Comb spot in salon’s creation? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

beehive

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This could be a double definition.

'comb spot' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'salon's creation?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for beehive that I've seen before include "Source of combs" , "Where queen attended" , "Home for hymenopterous species" , "Get hairdo" , "Apian habitat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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