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Dupe kind companion (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

consort

'companion' is the definition.
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'dupe kind' is the wordplay.
'dupe' becomes 'con' (I've seen this before).
'kind' becomes 'sort' ('sort' can be a synonym of 'kind').
'con'+'sort'='CONSORT'

(Other definitions for consort that I've seen before include "Hang out with" , "Spouse, partner" , "Small group; spouse" , "helpmate" , "Habitually associate (with)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph, The Guardian and The Times.
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