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Very good time in Hell? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pit

'hell?' is the definition.
('the pit' can mean hell)

'very good time' is the wordplay.
'very good' becomes 'pi' (pi can mean pious).
'time' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'pi'+'t'='PIT'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for pit that I've seen before include "Mine; fruit-stone" , "Where racing cars refuel" , "Where the orchestra sits to accompany performers" , "Cherry-stone" , "part of theatre" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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