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A circle to draw (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lotto

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

'a circle to' is the wordplay.
'a circle' becomes 'lot' ('lot' can be a synonym of 'circle').
'lot'+'to'='LOTTO'

(Other definitions for lotto that I've seen before include "Children's game similar to bingo" , "National game with large money prizes" , "Game like bingo" , "gamble" , "Lucky draw" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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