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Receiver of a plug (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

socket

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This clue might be a double definition.

'receiver' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'a plug' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for socket that I've seen before include "Fitting place" , "A plug goes into it" , "One to receive plug" , "Receptacle for a plug" , "An electric plug fits into it" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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