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Howl when given odd perfume (3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bay rum

'perfume' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'howl when given odd' is the wordplay.
'howl' becomes 'bay' (I've seen this in another clue).
'when given' says to put letters next to each other.
'odd' becomes 'rum' (rum can mean strange or dubious).
'bay'+'rum'='BAY RUM'

(Other definitions for bay rum that I've seen before include "Hair perfume" , "Corrected text of" , "medicinal drink?" , "Cologne?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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