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Agency worker, former model (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

template

'model' is the definition.
(template is a kind of model)

'agency worker former' is the wordplay.
'agency worker' becomes 'temp'.
'former' becomes 'late'.
'temp'+'late'='TEMPLATE'

(Other definitions for template that I've seen before include "Shaped pattern" , "Prototype" , "Model or standard for making comparisons" , "Design model" , "Pattern, model" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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