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Low form of night-life (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

owl

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'night-life' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'low form' is the wordplay.
'form' indicates an anagram.
'low' with letters rearranged gives 'OWL'.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for owl that I've seen before include "Night person" , "Winged hooter" , "Lear's loved a Pussy-cat" , "Creature" , "Bird of prey with front-facing eyes" .)

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