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HMS Victory perhaps signals with it (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flagship

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

'signals with it' is the wordplay.
'signals' becomes 'flags' (flag is a kind of signal).
'with it' becomes 'hip' (I've seen this in another clue).
'flags'+'hip'='FLAGSHIP'

'perhaps' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for flagship that I've seen before include "Best of its kind; admiral's craft" , "It carries the commander of the fleet" , "Something of the greatest importance (to an admiral?)" , "Admiral's vessel" , "Pre-eminent product" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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