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Singer knocking bishop out, the idiot (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ass

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'the idiot' is the definition.
(both can mean a stupid person)

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(Other definitions for ass that I've seen before include "Dipstick" , "Braying animal" , "Wally" , "Horse-type animal" , "Hardy and sure-footed animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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