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Little stick, the sort in pool? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

tadpole

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'sort in pool?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'little stick' is the wordplay.
'little' becomes 'tad' (both can mean a small amount).
'stick' becomes 'pole'.
'tad'+'pole'='TADPOLE'

'the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tadpole that I've seen before include "Immature amphibian" , "A frog-to-be" , "Aquatic larva of frog or toad" , "immature sea squirt" , "Immature toad or frog" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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