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Doesn't go off to get the props (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stays

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This clue could be a double definition.

'doesn't go' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'props' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'off to get the' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for stays that I've seen before include "Guys; remains" , "... holidays" , "Puts up with" , "Boards, lodges" , "Corsets" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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