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One hanging by door or heading to exit in anger (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wreath

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'one hanging' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'by door or heading to exit in anger' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'by' could be 'at' and 'at' is present in the answer.
The remaining letters 'wreh' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for wreath that I've seen before include "Circular band, of flowers say" , "Floral tribute" , "A circle of flowers as for grave" , "outdoor Christmas decoration" , "Circle of flowers in honour of dead" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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