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Should she have used stronger elastic? (3-2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pin-up

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'have used stronger elastic?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for pin-up that I've seen before include "Attractive celebrity" , "Poster of an attractive person" , "Cover girl" , "Alluring poster" , "Photographer's model" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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