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One turns a bit boring (5)

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I believe the answer is:

brace

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'a bit boring' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'one turns' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'one' could be 'ace' (ace has a value of one in some card games) and 'ace' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for brace that I've seen before include "Stanchion" , "Stiffen; pair" , "Pair - supporting beam" , "A pair as of game birds" , "Support - pair" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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