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One tuning in to hear Leinster getting demolished! (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

listener

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'one tuning in to hear' is the definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'leinster getting demolished' is the wordplay.
'getting demolished' indicates anagramming the letters.
'leinster' is an anagram of 'LISTENER'.

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(Other definitions for listener that I've seen before include "Tough crossword" , "One attending" , "One pays attention in order to hear" , "Difficult Times Saturday crossword" , "One lending an ear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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