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Trick to avoid in old western town (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dodge

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This might be a double definition.

'trick' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'avoid in old western town' is the second definition.
'dodge' can be an answer for 'avoid' (dodge can mean to avoid or evade). I am not certain of the 'in old western town' bit.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for dodge that I've seen before include "Evasion" , "Avoid cunningly" , "Avoid or evade by bodily movement" , "Cunning move" , "Avoid with subterfuge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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