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Match that is a dead-heat (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tie

This clue is a double definition.

'match' is the first definition.
(tie can mean a sporting fixture)

'a dead-heat' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'that is' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for tie that I've seen before include "Knot; link" , "A draw or male neckwear" , "hamper" , "Bond; draw" , "around the neck?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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