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Short platform for men only (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stag

'men only' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'short platform' is the wordplay.
'short' means to remove the last letter.
'platform' becomes 'stage' (stage is a kind of platform).
'stage' with its last letter taken off is 'STAG'.

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for stag that I've seen before include "speculator wanting quick profit" , "Hunted animal" , "No women allowed" , "Stockmarket operator gambling on a quick profit" , "Adult male deer, often with antlers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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