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Put on endless party for chaps (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stag

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'party for chaps' is the definition.
'stag' can be an answer for 'party' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'for chaps' bit.

'put on endless' is the wordplay.
'put on' becomes 'stage' (to put on a show is to present or stage it).
'endless' means to remove the last letter.
'stage' with its last letter taken away is 'STAG'.

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(Other definitions for stag that I've seen before include "Stock Exchange speculator standing" , "This party is for men only" , "American party" , "Game - speculator" , "Stockmarket operator gambling on a quick profit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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