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Flat . . . or inflate? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pad

(Other definitions for pad that I've seen before include "In slang, one's flat or bedsitter" , "Absorbent material" , "Sole" , "Bachelor's place?" , "Walk with soft steady steps" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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