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Heavy going in Bermuda (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mud

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'heavy going' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'in bermuda' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'MUD' is hidden in the letters of 'bermuda'.

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(Other definitions for mud that I've seen before include "Adverse comments" , "Wet soil" , "Earth and water mixed" , "Liquid earth" , "Water-soaked soil" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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