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Spots pub is hosting match (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

localities

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'spots' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both locations as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'pub is hosting match' is the wordplay.
'pub' becomes 'local' (one's local pub).
'hosting' indicates putting letters inside (inserted letters are welcomed in or hosted).
'match' becomes 'tie' (tie can mean a sporting fixture).
'is' placed around 'tie' is 'ities'.
'local'+'ities'='LOCALITIES'

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(Another definition for localities that I've seen is " Places".)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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