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Leggy stripper almost in place (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

locus

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'place' is the definition.
('place' in Latin)

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(Other definitions for locus that I've seen before include "Place or set of possible places" , "a result of a certain formula" , "Place of occurrence" , "Position, point, place" , "place in court matters" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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