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Female on farm runs for pitcher (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ewer

'for pitcher' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'female on farm runs' is the wordplay.
'female on farm' becomes 'ewe' (female sheep).
'runs' becomes 'r' (cricket abbreviation).
'ewe'+'r'='EWER'

(Other definitions for ewer that I've seen before include "Large pitcher" , "Water-jar" , "Large water-jug" , "Container" , "Sort of jug" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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