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Time for a bit of magic (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spell

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'time' is the first definition.
(both can mean a short period of time)

'a bit of magic' is the second definition.
(magic spell)

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for spell that I've seen before include "Period of time - bewitching utterance" , "Charm; short period" , "Magic incantation" , "term" , "Bewitching incantation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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