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Hopeless sort of case one finally checks out? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

basket

This clue is a double definition.

'hopeless sort of case' is the first definition.
(as in a basket case)

'one finally checks out?' is the second definition.
(a basket is taken to a check out in a shop)

(Other definitions for basket that I've seen before include "Container of woven twigs etc" , "Container made of interwoven cane or wire" , "Container with handles" , "Hamper" , "Wicker carrier" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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