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Flighty trio in the pub? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

darts

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This clue could be a double definition.

'flighty trio' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

'pub?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'in the' is the link.

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(Other definitions for darts that I've seen before include "Traditional pub game" , "Tears" , "Game; moves quickly" , "Shoots" , "Game in which missiles are thrown at target" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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