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Funnel painter? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tucker

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'funnel painter?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for tucker that I've seen before include "little Tommy" , "Best bib and ..., finest clothes" , "One gathering" , "Food (Aus. colloq.)" , "Australian food, informally" .)

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