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Stable, swell for a do (9,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

permanent wave

'a do' is the definition.
(I know that permanent wave is a hairstyle)

'stable swell' is the wordplay.
'stable' becomes 'permanent' (associated in meaning).
'swell' becomes 'wave' (I've seen this in another clue).
'permanent'+'wave'='PERMANENT WAVE'

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for permanent wave that I've seen before include "Treatment for straight hair" , "hair style" , "Hairstyle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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