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Is zero such a number? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

round

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'a number?' is the definition.
(I have seen 'number of drinks' mean 'round' so perhaps 'number' could also mean 'round')

'is zero' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'zero' could be 'o' (O resembles 0) and 'o' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'rund' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'such' is the link.

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(Other definitions for round that I've seen before include "Circular - 18 holes" , "delivery trip?" , "Serving of sandwich" , "unsuitable for square pegs" , "Spherical; song" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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