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He's in a whirl (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eddy

This clue is a double definition.

'he's' is the first definition.

'whirl' is the second definition.
(I know that whirl can be written as eddy)

'in a' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for eddy that I've seen before include "religious leader" , "Circle around" , "Whirlwind" , "Little swirl in water" , "Whirling current" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.
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