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If you want a bed, count a French one out! (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cot

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'if you want a bed' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'count a french one out' is the wordplay.
'a french one' becomes 'un' ('one' in French).
'out' suggests deleting specific letters.
'count' with 'un' removed is 'COT'.

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(Other definitions for cot that I've seen before include "Folding bed - fingerstall" , "Baby's bed" , "Camp bed" , "Crib" , "Infant's bed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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