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Sex changes in peak spring (8)

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I believe the answer is:

fountain

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'spring' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'sex changes in peak' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'in' is within the answer.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for fountain that I've seen before include "Man-made water-jet" , "Artificially-produced jet of water" , "Spurt" , "Artificially produced jet of water" , "Ornamental jet of water, usually in public place" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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