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Could mum have a bit of fun with him? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

man

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'him?' is the definition.
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'could mum have a bit of fun' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'mum' could be 'ma' (both can mean mother) and 'ma' is found in the answer.
A single letter 'n' remains which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'with' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for man that I've seen before include "The most destructive and polluting animal" , "Bloke" , "Dude" , "Provide with crew" , "Where people compete to win TT" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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