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Theodore's childhood playmate? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

teddy

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This clue might be a double definition.

'theodore's' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'childhood playmate?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for teddy that I've seen before include "Type of bear" , "Cuddly toy" , "Stuffed toy" , "A child's toy bear" , "plaything" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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