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Thanks, thanks again, bye! (2-2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ta-ta

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'again bye' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'thanks thanks' is the wordplay.
'thanks' becomes 'ta' (UK informal version of 'thank you').
'thanks' becomes 'ta' (UK informal version of 'thank you').
'ta'+'ta'='TA-TA'

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(Other definitions for ta-ta that I've seen before include "Adieu" , "Bye!" , "A Farewell" , "Cheerio" , "Bye-bye" .)

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