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Expression of annoyance when the scores are levelled (5)

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I believe the answer is:

deuce

This clue is a double definition.

'expression of annoyance' is the first definition.

'when the scores are levelled' is the second definition.
(a score of 40-40 in tennis)

(Other definitions for deuce that I've seen before include "Two in cards - score in tennis" , "Forty-all in tennis" , "Level of tennis" , "situation of no advantage to either side" , "A two in playing cards" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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