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Custom of riding? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

habit

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This clue might be a double definition.

'custom' is the first definition.
(habit is a kind of custom)

'riding?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for habit that I've seen before include "Custom; clothing" , "It's worn in order" , "Monk's gown or custom" , "Usual practice; garment" , "What might one have a regular tendency to" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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