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Enchantment for a period of time? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spell

This clue is a triple definition!

'enchantment' is the first definition.
(I know that enchantment can be written as spell)

'for' acts as a link.

'a period' is the second definition.
(spell can mean a period of time)

'of' acts as a link.

'time?' is the third definition.
(both can mean a short period of time)

(Other definitions for spell that I've seen before include "Trance" , "Magical charm; short time" , "Deliveries" , "Short time - magical incantation" , "Put letters in right order" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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