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Back in the role of Romeo (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fro

'back' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'in the role of romeo' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'FRO' is hidden in the letters of 'role of romeo'.

(Other definitions for fro that I've seen before include "To and - means back and forth" , "Opposite direction to to" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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