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Revellers’ options just before November (5,2,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trick or treat

'november' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for trick or treat that I've seen before include "Children's protection racket at Hallowe'en?" , "October 31 blackmail" , "Halloween ordeal?" , "Halloween custom" , "Unwelcome Halloween tradition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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