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Spotted Kitty inside (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pot

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'spotted kitty inside' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

'spotted kitty inside' is the wordplay.
'inside' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'POT' can be found hidden inside 'spotted kitty'.

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(Other definitions for pot that I've seen before include "Grass" , "Bowl" , "It may call the kettle black" , "Ceramic container" , "Cooking vessel, plant container and street drug" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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