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Out putting label on ducks (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

taboo

'out' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'label on ducks' is the wordplay.
'label' becomes 'tab' (I've seen this before).
'on' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'ducks' becomes 'oo' (I've seen this in other clues).
'tab'+'oo'='TABOO'

'putting' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for taboo that I've seen before include "Forbidden by social custom" , "Not permitted" , "Prohibited, sacred" , "Ritual prohibition" , "Prohibited by social custom" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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