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Jones needing a single shot? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inigo

'jones' is the definition.
(inigo jones)

'a single shot?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'single' could be 'i' (one) and 'i' is located in the answer.
'shot?' could be 'go' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'go' is located in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'needing' is the link.

(Other definitions for inigo that I've seen before include "Adverb giving emphasis (grammar)" , "___ Jones, English architect and stage designer" , "Jones the (C17) architect" , "-- Jones, C16-17 English architect" , "Fellow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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