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Will plot fail if it doesn't go off? (6,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

parcel bomb

'it doesn't go off?' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I can't judge whether this works.

'will plot fail' is the wordplay.
'will' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other) (I've seen this in other clues).
'plot' becomes 'parcel' (both can mean a section of land).
'fail' becomes 'bomb' (synonyms).
'parcel'+'bomb' is 'PARCEL BOMB'.

'if' is the link.

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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