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On reflection, observe educational establishment (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eton

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'educational establishment' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'on reflection observe' is the wordplay.
'on reflection' says the letters should be written backwards.
'observe' becomes 'note' (synonyms).
'note' backwards is 'ETON'.

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(Other definitions for eton that I've seen before include "Public school near Windsor" , "Famous English public school" , "Public school (sounds like 20)" , "Public school founded by Henry VI" , "academic institution" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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