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Peter out with Rod and Jack on this? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flagpole

'jack on this?' is the definition.
(eg a Union Jack might go on a flagpole)

'peter out with rod' is the wordplay.
'peter out' becomes 'flag'.
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'rod' becomes 'pole' (pole is a kind of rod).
'flag'+'pole'='FLAGPOLE'

'and' is the link.

(Other definitions for flagpole that I've seen before include "On which standard flies" , "Upholder of standards" , "Support for banner." , "Standard post" , "standard-bearer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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