Terry taking a bath, perhaps? (5)

I believe the answer is:

towel

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'terry' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for towel that I've seen before include "Bathroom item" , "This could dry up" , "Drier" , "Owlet (anag)" , "Dryer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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