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"Hands up" for a time (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

twelve

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This could be a double definition.

'hands up' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

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

'for a' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for twelve that I've seen before include "The midnight hour" , "Lunchtime" , "Basis of duodecimal system" , "Midnight or noon" , "Apostles and members of the jury" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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