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The way down (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

south

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

'down' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'down' could be 'out' (similar in meaning) and 'out' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'sh' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for south that I've seen before include "Down on a map" , "Antarctica" , "1949 musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, made into a film in 1958" , "Card player" , "Cardinal point" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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