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Links make this series of stores (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chain

I believe this clue is a triple definition!

'links' is the first definition.
(a chain is made up of links)

'make' is a link.

'this series' is the second definition.
(chain is a kind of series)

'of' acts as a link.

'stores' is the third definition.
(chain store is a kind of store)

(Other definitions for chain that I've seen before include "Handcuff" , "Links - sequence - 22 yards" , "Shackle" , "Coupling" , "British biochemist identified?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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