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She acquires record woolgrower (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sheep

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'woolgrower' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'she acquires record' is the wordplay.
'acquires' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'record' becomes 'EP' (abbreviation for extended play record).
'she'+'ep'='SHEEP'

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(Other definitions for sheep that I've seen before include "Timid followers" , "Ovine animals" , "Source of lamb" , "Ruminant animal" , "Members of congregation" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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