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Spiral down the sink, say (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eddy

(Other definitions for eddy that I've seen before include "Circular movement of air" , "movement going round in circles" , "Little whirlpool" , "Mini-whirlpool" , "Counter-current" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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