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A bit of trouble with the foxy part (5)

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I believe the answer is:

brush

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This clue could be a double definition.

'a bit of trouble' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'foxy part' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'with the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for brush that I've seen before include "Slight touch; fox's tail" , "Sweeping implement" , "Cleaning implement" , "Undergrowth, fox tail" , "Sweep" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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