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Sound system not working for show (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

panto

'for show' is the definition.
(pantomime)

'sound system not working' is the wordplay.
'sound system' becomes 'pa' (public address system).
'working' indicates an anagram.
'not' anagrammed gives 'nto'.
'pa'+'nto'='PANTO'

(Other definitions for panto that I've seen before include "lowbrow entertainment" , "Traditional seasonal entertainment (abbr)" , "Slapstick theatre for children (abbr)" , "cross-dressing performance" , "theatrical work" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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