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Baker's mistake? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bloomer

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This could be a double definition.

'baker's' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'mistake?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for bloomer that I've seen before include "A slangy blunder or flower in blossom" , "Large slip" , "that's made with flour!" , "Loaf of bread" , "Crusty loaf" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Times.
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