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Appeared ordinary in small role (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cameo

'small role' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'appeared ordinary' is the wordplay.
'appeared' becomes 'came' (I've seen this before).
'ordinary' becomes 'o' (abbreviation e.g. O-Levels).
'came'+'o'='CAMEO'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for cameo that I've seen before include "Brooch with an engraving in low relief" , "Item of jewellery with a portrait - distinguished actor's minor role" , "Medallion with a profile carved in relief" , "Small role - gem with a figure carved in relief" , "Carved brooch - small role" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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