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Right oven should do this (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

roast

'should do this' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'right oven' is the wordplay.
'right' becomes 'r' (abbreviation).
'oven' becomes 'oast' (type of kiln).
'r'+'oast'='ROAST'

(Other definitions for roast that I've seen before include "Get very warm" , "Cooked joint" , "Cook (meat) over a fire" , "Grill" , "& 3 Accompaniment to Yorkshire pudding?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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