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But will she see you after this? (5,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

blind date

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'you after this?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'but will she see' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'she' could be 'lind' and 'lind' is present in the answer.
'see' could be 'date' (synonyms) and 'date' is found within the answer.
A single letter 'b' remains which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for blind date that I've seen before include "Social engagement (entered into with one's eyes closed?)" , "Tryst with person unknown" , "New pairing" , "Bend it, lad (anag)" , "Surprise assignation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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