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A little crack in gingerbread man (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

king

'man' is the definition.
(I know that king is a type of checker)

'a little crack in gingerbread' is the wordplay.
'a little' indicates a hidden word.
'KING' can be found hidden inside 'crack in gingerbread'.

(Other definitions for king that I've seen before include "Eponymous giant ape in movie" , "initially unable to move" , "Chesspiece which mustn't be lost" , "Honour for man" , "Court card" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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