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Melody right for radio (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tuner

'radio' is the definition.
('tuner' can be a synonym of 'radio')

'melody right' is the wordplay.
'melody' becomes 'tune' ('tune' can be a synonym of 'melody'**).
'right' becomes 'r' (common abbreviation).
'tune'+'r'='TUNER'

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for tuner that I've seen before include "Adjuster of pianos" , "Radio adjuster" , "Radio receiver" , "Piano adjuster" , "piano man?" .)

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