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Instrument of Green Power absolute (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

putter

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'instrument of green' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'power absolute' is the wordplay.
'power' becomes 'p' (symbol in physics).
'absolute' becomes 'utter' (similar in meaning).
'p'+'utter'='PUTTER'

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(Other definitions for putter that I've seen before include "Type of golf club" , "Club to use on the green" , "Golf-club" , "Club used on the green" , "Golf club used on greens" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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