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Would one make an exemplary sleeper? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

log

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'sleeper?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for log that I've seen before include "number in mathematical table" , "Piece of wood for the fire" , "Bulky piece of wood" , "Register" , "Official record; cut part of tree trunk" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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