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Useful outlet if things get out of hand at a housewarming (4,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fire escape

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'useful outlet' is the definition.
'fire escape' can be an answer for 'outlet' (I've seen this in another clue). I am not certain of the 'useful' bit.

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(Other definitions for fire escape that I've seen before include "Evacuation staircase" , "Emergency flight perhaps" , "steps outside" , "get-out" , "Emergency exit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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