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Boob reflected in mirror, regrettably (5)

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I believe the answer is:

error

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

'reflected in mirror regrettably' is the wordplay.
'reflected' is a reversal indicator (letters reflected back).
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'rorre' can be found hidden inside 'mirror regrettably'.
'rorre' written backwards gives 'ERROR'.

(Other definitions for error that I've seen before include "Trial and ___" , "Boo-boo" , "Mistake, lapse" , "Gaffe" , "1 down" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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