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It puts a turn in spree (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bender

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This clue might be a double definition.

'it puts a turn' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'spree' is the second definition.
(I have seen 'Drunken spree' mean 'bender' so perhaps 'spree' could also mean 'bender')

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(Other definitions for bender that I've seen before include "Drunken spree (sl.)" , "An informal drinking bout, leaves one twisted" , "A drinking spree - no wonder one is twisted" , "Booze-up" , "many a joint, maybe" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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