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More sexy Gallic friend stripped off causing excitement among Scots (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

steer

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'scots' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for steer that I've seen before include "cow!" , "Cattle - drive" , "farm animal" , "Pilot a boat in desired direction" , "bovine creature" .)

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