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Start to strip... (3,3)

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I believe the answer is:

tee off

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This clue could be a double definition.

'start' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'strip' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I don't see how one could define the other.

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for tee off that I've seen before include "Strike golf ball at beginning of each hole" , "Start play" , "Toffee (anag.)" , "Make first move, like golfer" , "Play the first stroke towards the green" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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