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Grand space for curry? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

groom

'curry?' is the definition.
('groom' can be a synonym of 'curry')

'grand space' is the wordplay.
'grand' becomes 'g' ('G' can be a synonym of 'grand').
'space' becomes 'room' (room is a kind of space).
'g'+'room'='GROOM'

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for groom that I've seen before include "Stable lad" , "new union member" , "Person taking care of horses (or getting married?)" , "One who brushes up" , "Man in stable (about to be married?)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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