Crossword Genius

A role that’s separate (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

apart

'separate' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'a role' is the wordplay.
'role' becomes 'part' (synonyms).
'a'+'part'='APART'

'that's' is the link.

(Other definitions for apart that I've seen before include "In pieces; separate" , "set aside" , "Independently" , "(Break) into pieces" , "First Christmas present from my love" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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