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Backward rodents get the top of the bill (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

star

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'bill' is the definition.
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'backward rodents' is the wordplay.
'backward' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'rodents' becomes 'rats' (rat is a kind of rodent).
'rats' written backwards gives 'STAR'.

'get the top of the' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for star that I've seen before include "The leading player is heavenly" , "Pointed symbol" , "Glamorous celebrity" , "Heavenly body - leading actress?" , "eg The sun" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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