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Did one tempt Eve to unwrap a present? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

serpent

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'did one tempt eve' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'unwrap a present?' is the wordplay.
'present' can be anagrammed to 'SERPENT'.
Though, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for serpent that I've seen before include "Large snake, dragon" , "the first lady found beguiling" , "Eve's tempter" , "Venomous snake" , "Limbless reptile" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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