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Kind of experience a masseuse needs? (5-2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hands-on

'kind of experience' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'a masseuse needs?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'a' could be 'an' and 'an' is found within the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

(Other definitions for hands-on that I've seen before include "Practical, working something directly - or manually" , "Actively involved" , "Transmits" , "Practical (training)" , "Involving direct practical participation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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