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Level with Adams partner (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eve

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'adams partner' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'level with' is the wordplay.
'with' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'EVE' is hidden within 'level'.

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(Other definitions for eve that I've seen before include "Day before Christmas" , "Woman in a happy place" , "'All About - - ' (Bette Davis film)" , "when it gets dark" , "Lady first appearing" .)

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