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Could an Eskimo use one? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ski

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'one?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

'could an eskimo use' is the wordplay.
'use' indicates a hidden word (I've seen 'using' mean this (the answer is used in part of the clue)).
'SKI' can be found hidden inside 'could eskimo'.

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(Other definitions for ski that I've seen before include "Winter sport equipment" , "Go downhill rapidly" , "Aid to movement on snow" , "the end for many Russians" , "Runner for use on snow" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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