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Skirt for theatre work? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bypass

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'skirt' is the definition.
(both can mean to avoid)

'for theatre work?' is the wordplay.
'for theatre' becomes 'by' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'work?' becomes 'pass' (synonyms).
'by'+'pass'='BYPASS'

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(Other definitions for bypass that I've seen before include "operation to improve circulation" , "detour" , "Circuitous route (for traffic, fluids etc)" , "Way to avoid town etc" , "Go around" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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