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Request certain to make for enjoyment (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pleasure

'for enjoyment' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'request certain' is the wordplay.
'request' becomes 'plea' (plea is a kind of request).
'certain' becomes 'sure' (synonyms).
'plea'+'sure'='PLEASURE'

'to make' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for pleasure that I've seen before include "A very desirable feeling" , "Happy satisfaction" , "amusement" , "Urgent entreaty begins gratification" , "Feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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