Ancient Pope discovered in Roswell - in USA (5)
I believe the answer is:
linus
'ancient pope' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'in roswell in usa' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'LINUS' is hidden within 'roswell in usa'.
'discovered' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for linus that I've seen is " Lucy's brother".)
I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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