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Legitimate target in coconut shy, possibly? (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fair game

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'legitimate target' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'coconut shy possibly?' is the second definition.
(game played at a fair)

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for fair game that I've seen before include "hoopla, perhaps?" , "Aunt Sally, for example" , "coconut shy?" , "Legitimate object for attack or ridicule" , "Legitimate target in equitable contest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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