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Right-hander's shot to the right, a bit left!

Ross

I believe the answer is:

off cut

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'left' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for off cut that I've seen before include "Waste trimming" , "Small bit of some material" , "Bit left over" , "To cuff (anag.)" , "Piece of leftover material" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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