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No nonsense seaside entertainer on here? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pier

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This clue might be a double definition.

'no nonsense' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'seaside entertainer on here?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for pier that I've seen before include "Break-water or landing stage" , "Part of airport terminal; breakwater" , "Wharf jutting out into water" , "Structure with a deck, built over water" , "sight at the seaside" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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