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Travel to three points to obtain frocks (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gowns

'frocks' is the definition.
(gown is a kind of frock)

'travel to three points' is the wordplay.
'travel' becomes 'go' (synonyms).
'to three points' becomes 'WNS'.
'go'+'wns'='GOWNS'

'to obtain' is the link.

(Other definitions for gowns that I've seen before include "formal attire" , "Fancy frocks" , "Scholars' robes" , "Long flowing dresses for women" , "Theatre outfits" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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