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Fantasy hulk, a gorgeous guy! (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dreamboat

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'a gorgeous guy' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'fantasy hulk' is the wordplay.
'fantasy' becomes 'dream' (dream is a kind of fantasy).
'hulk' becomes 'boat' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'dream'+'boat'='DREAMBOAT'

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(Other definitions for dreamboat that I've seen before include "highly desirable figure?" , "Hunk" , "Very attractive man" , "Dishy fellow" , "Stunner (for drifting off in?)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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