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Score but two (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eighteen

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This clue could be a double definition.

'score' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both quantities as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'two' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both quantities as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'but' is the link.

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(Other definitions for eighteen that I've seen before include "Minus one [19A]" , "1.5 dozen" , "Treble six" , "Last golf hole number" , "Nine times two" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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