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Universal fur is functional (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

usable

'functional' is the definition.
(having a use)

'universal fur' is the wordplay.
'universal' becomes 'U' (film certificate).
'fur' becomes 'sable' (sable is a kind of fur).
'u'+'sable'='USABLE'

'is' is the link.

(Other definitions for usable that I've seen before include "In working order" , "Functioning" , "Fit for employment" , "Serviceable" , "Like something functional" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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