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Weight loss affecting firmness of body ultimately (3)

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ton

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'weight' is the definition.
(unit of weight)

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(Other definitions for ton that I've seen before include "People of fashion" , "Weight - fashion (French)" , "1000 kilos" , "Imperial unit of weight" , "20 cwt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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