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What people are usually in when they're out? (3)

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I believe the answer is:

bed

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'out?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for bed that I've seen before include "One with flower, sleeper, in" , "Divan" , "Piece of furniture" , "Sleeping place" , "For sleep and flowers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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