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One-one; close (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mean

'close' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'one-one' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'me' (a setter might use 'one' to humourously mean 'me').
'one' becomes 'an' (I've seen this in other clues**).
'me'+'an'='MEAN'

(Other definitions for mean that I've seen before include "Relating to flowers" , "Close" , "Base; tight" , "Intend; not generous" , "Stingy; Scrooge-like" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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