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She turned to stone (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gorgon

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'she' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for gorgon that I've seen before include "Snake-haired monster" , "Unpleasant woman" , "Either Stheno, Euryale or Medusa" , "Mythical sister with snakes for hair" , "In Greek myth, her glance turned people to stone" .)

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