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Something repeated, or fallen into, endlessly? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mantra

'something repeated' is the definition.
(a mantra is a repeated phrase or incantation)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for mantra that I've seen before include "Buddhist aid to concentration" , "Sacred text used as incantation" , "Word or phrase repeated as aid to concentration" , "Hindu word or phrase as aid to meditation" , "Repeated incantation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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