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Locus for enthusiasts regularly using revolutionary toy (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

meccano

'toy' is the definition.
(I know that Meccano is a type of toy)

'locus for enthusiasts regularly using revolutionary' is the wordplay.
'locus for enthusiasts' becomes 'mecca' (Mecca can informally mean a place for enthusiasts).
'regularly using' becomes 'on' (on drugs).
'revolutionary' says the letters should be written in reverse (letters revolve around).
'on' written backwards gives 'no'.
'mecca'+'no'='MECCANO'

(Other definitions for meccano that I've seen before include "constructive materials" , "Metal model construction set" , "It's for kids' building" , "Building material" , "Plaything" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Independent.
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