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Is putting one across your knees a bit of a struggle? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rug

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'is putting one across your knees a bit' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'of a struggle?' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'RUG' is hidden within 'struggle'.

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(Other definitions for rug that I've seen before include "grace the boards" , "Wig (facetious)" , "A bug may be snug in it" , "Mat - blanket" , "Thick mat" .)

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