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Energy needed by snooker player possibly in decline (2,2,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

go to pot

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This clue might be a double definition.

'energy needed by snooker player possibly' is the first definition.
I know that 'snooker' relates to this answer.

'decline' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for go to pot that I've seen before include "Fall into neglect" , "Approach snooker table" , "If you want a cup of tea" , "Fall into ruin" , "Decline" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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