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Prepare a bed for a libertine (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rake

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'for a libertine' is the definition.
(rake is a kind of libertine)

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(Other definitions for rake that I've seen before include "set at an angle" , "Inclination - dissolute man" , "Collecting implement - ladies' man" , "Garden tool with teeth" , "Leaves collector" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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