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What sometimes follows pieces of two-by-four? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eight

This clue is a double definition.

'what sometimes follows pieces of' is the first definition.
(as in 'pieces of eight')

'two-by-four?' is the second definition.
(eight is two x four)

(Other definitions for eight that I've seen before include "Carmina Burana composer" , "Hit, e.g. (anag.)" , "Where arrogance is needed" , "VIII" , "Number that figures in ice-skating?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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