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Short distance going through waste pipe (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

step

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'short distance' is the definition.
(I have seen 'short distance' mean 'step' so perhaps 'distance' could also mean 'step'; 'short' suggests a short form)

'through waste pipe' is the wordplay.
'through' indicates a hidden word.
'STEP' is hidden within 'waste pipe'.

'going' is the link.
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(Other definitions for step that I've seen before include "Abrupt change; pace" , "Footprint" , "Pace - part of a procedure" , "little walk?" , "Move a little way" .)

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