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One-fifth of a ton? (5)

Ross

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score

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This could be a double definition.

'one-fifth' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both quantities as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'a ton?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both quantities as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for score that I've seen before include "Tally; group of twenty" , "Deeply scratch" , "obtain illegal drugs ..." , "Hit - music" , "record" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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