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Did jam start off as Bunter's favourite? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tuck

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'favourite?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for tuck that I've seen before include "Fold into small space" , "Fold - friar!" , "Stitched fold; food" , "Friar of Sherwood" , "Eats" .)

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