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Drops theatrical habit? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scrubs

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This clue might be a double definition.

'drops' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
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'theatrical habit?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for scrubs that I've seen before include "Cleans with hard rubbing" , "Wormwood _____" , "Abolishes" , "special clothing for those working in the theatre" , "Protective garments for surgeons" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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