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Quadruped on an insect having the same sound? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

assonant

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'the same sound?' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'quadruped on an insect' is the wordplay.
'quadruped' becomes 'ass' (I've seen this in another clue).
'an insect' becomes 'ant' (ant is a kind of insect).
'ass'+'on'+'ant'='ASSONANT'

'having' is the link.

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(Other definitions for assonant that I've seen before include "Corresponding" , "describing courage with carriage" , "Like mauve and taupe" , "Having similar sounds" , "Having resemblance in sound" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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