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Tory type for companion? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

consort

'companion?' is the definition.
(I know that companion is a more specific form of consort)

'tory type' is the wordplay.
'tory' becomes 'con' (abbreviation for conservative).
'type' becomes 'sort' (both can mean a kind or variety).
'con'+'sort'='CONSORT'

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for consort that I've seen before include "Monarch's husband" , "Companion; ship sailing with another" , "Group playing music" , "Marriage partner" , "Small group; spouse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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