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Loopy sort of topic (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

picot

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'loopy sort' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'of topic' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates an anagram (the answer comes from or 'of' the letters).
'topic' anagrammed gives 'PICOT'.

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(Other definitions for picot that I've seen before include "Loopy series" , "loopy decoration" , "Small embroidery loop" , "ornament" , "Small lace edging loop" .)

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