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Angela now showing little dash (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elan

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'little dash' is the definition.
'elan' can be an answer for 'dash' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not sure about the 'little' bit.

'angela now showing' is the wordplay.
'showing' says the answer is hidden in the clue (the answer is shown in the clue).
'ELAN' is hidden in the letters of 'angela now'.

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(Other definitions for elan that I've seen before include "French flair" , "fizz" , "Style and verve" , "Impressive and energetic style" , "Dash in French lane" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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