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This is boring fan -- or a kagoule? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

anorak

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'this' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'boring fan or a kagoule?' is the wordplay.
'boring' says the answer is hidden in the clue (the solution has bored or cut into the clue).
'ANORAK' can be found hidden inside 'fan or a kagoule'.

'is' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for anorak that I've seen before include "trainspotter" , "good on most figures?" , "Waterproof - unfashionable person" , "Raincoat" , "geek" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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