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Where bloomers get slashed (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bakery

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'where bloomers get slashed' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for bakery that I've seen before include "Bread factory" , "Food maker" , "Bread and cakes are produced here" , "Bread and cakes shop" , "Bread kitchen" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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