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Some Rt Hon gentleman getting minimal coverage down under (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

thong

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'minimal coverage down under' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'some rt hon gentleman' is the wordplay.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'THONG' is hidden in the letters of 'rt hon gentleman'.

'getting' is the link.

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(Other definitions for thong that I've seen before include "Beachwear item" , "article of clothing" , "(Very) brief knickers" , "Skimpy undergarment" , "Lash of whip" .)

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