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He daren’t put out a party girl (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adherent

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'a party girl' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'he daren't put out' is the wordplay.
'put out' indicates anagramming the letters.
'he'+'darent'='hedarent'
'hedarent' anagrammed gives 'ADHERENT'.

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(Other definitions for adherent that I've seen before include "Supporter; sticking" , "Supporter, follower" , "supporter of party" , "Weep" , "Freak" .)

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