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School temperature drops (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

train

'school' is the definition.
(training is a kind of schooling)

'temperature drops' is the wordplay.
'temperature' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'drops' becomes 'rain' (drops of water).
't'+'rain'='TRAIN'

(Other definitions for train that I've seen before include "Tailpiece of bridal gown" , "Coach; attendants" , "Body of followers, retinue" , "Learn a skill etc. through practice" , "Locomotive plus carriages" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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