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Maybe gathers weeds from slopes (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rakes

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'maybe gathers weeds' is the first definition.
(weeds might be gathered with a rake)

'slopes' is the second definition.
(rake is a kind of slope)

'from' is the link.

(Other definitions for rakes that I've seen before include "Dissolute fellows" , "Inclinations" , "men who are dissipated" , "Has an inclination" , "Dissolute men" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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