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Calling in laconic help (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

niche

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

'in laconic help' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'NICHE' is hidden in the letters of 'laconic help'.

(Other definitions for niche that I've seen before include "Small corner of e.g. market" , "Recess; comfy corner" , "Cosy spot" , "Cosy corner?" , "small specialised market" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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