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Prays for fine distribution (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spray

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'fine distribution' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'prays' is the wordplay.
'prays' anagrams to 'SPRAY'.
However, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for spray that I've seen before include "jet?" , "small bouquet of flowers" , "Flower arrangement" , "Liquid from an aerosol" , "Squirt water" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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