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Lighter study for the tomboy (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hoyden

'the tomboy' is the definition.
('hoyden' can be a synonym of 'tomboy')

'lighter study' is the wordplay.
'lighter' becomes 'hoy' (synonyms).
'study' becomes 'den' (term for a study or office).
'hoy'+'den'='HOYDEN'

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for hoyden that I've seen before include "Reliable (convict)" , "A boisterous girl" , "No Hyde (anag)" , "A girl who behaves in a boyish manner" , "Romp" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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