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One at the corner of a diamond? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

base

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This might be a double definition.

'one' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both quantities as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'the corner of a diamond?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'at' is the link.

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(Other definitions for base that I've seen before include "Bottom support" , "Not a noble" , "Foundation; counterfeit" , "This underlying structure" , "Mil. operations centre" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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