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Some cox for drenching here? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

oxford

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'here?' is the definition.
The answer is a location as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'some cox for drenching' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'OXFORD' can be found hidden inside 'cox for drenching'.

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(Other definitions for oxford that I've seen before include "City on the Thames" , "city producing different make" , "River in Newcastle" , "Famous 16" , "University city" .)

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