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Perhaps heads left introduction to Andi Peters out (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ladies

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'perhaps heads left introduction to andi peters out' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'left introduction to andi peters out' is the wordplay.
'left' becomes 'l' (common abbreviation).
'introduction to' suggests taking the first letters.
'peters out' becomes 'dies' (I've seen this in another clue).
The first letter of 'andi' is 'a'.
'l'+'a'+'dies'='LADIES'

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(Other definitions for ladies that I've seen before include "Public facility" , "Ideals for gentlewomen" , "Women, of refinement perhaps" , "Females" , "...... and gentlemen" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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