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That of the moment? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spur

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

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(Other definitions for spur that I've seen before include "Egg on or goad as horseman might" , "Goad, prod" , "footballer?" , "slip road" , "Encourage" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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