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Scores are reportedly lower for Ashes holders (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

urns

'ashes holders' is the definition.

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for urns that I've seen before include "Vessels to hold the ashes of the dead" , "Vaselike vessels on pedestals" , "Containers for ashes" , "Runs to get large vases" , "Tall vases" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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