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One likely to rekindle love? (3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

old flame

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'one likely' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'rekindle love?' is the wordplay.
'rekindle' becomes 'old' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'love?' becomes 'flame' (I've seen this before).
'old'+'flame'='OLD FLAME'

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for old flame that I've seen before include "Former lover" , "Former sweetheart" , "still 1 across [ALIGHT], it seems" , "Former partner" , "Ex" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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