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Place for putting dope's clothing on (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

green

'place for putting' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'dope's clothing on' is the wordplay.
'dope' becomes 'gen' (both can mean information).
'clothing' is an insertion indicator (some letters cover up or clothe others).
'on' becomes 're' (regarding).
'gen' going around 're' is 'GREEN'.

(Other definitions for green that I've seen before include "Politician perhaps" , "one may be putting on" , "The colour of inexperience" , "Envious; naive" , "Ecologically beneficial" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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