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Series of street calls (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strings

'series' is the definition.
(I know this)

'street calls' is the wordplay.
'street' becomes 'st' (abbreviation).
'calls' becomes 'rings' ('ring' can be a synonym of 'call').
'st'+'rings'='STRINGS'

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for strings that I've seen before include "Bowed instruments in the orchestra" , "Lengths of wire etc on a musical instrument" , "Undesirable conditions" , "Cords" , "Just; trade exhibition" .)

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