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Chap recalled skill: something frequently repeated (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mantra

'something frequently repeated' is the definition.
(a mantra is a repeated phrase or incantation)

'chap recalled skill' is the wordplay.
'chap' becomes 'man' (chap can mean a man).
'recalled' is a reversal indicator (to recall can mean to bring something back).
'skill' becomes 'art' (both can mean a talent).
'art' reversed gives 'tra'.
'man'+'tra'='MANTRA'

(Other definitions for mantra that I've seen before include "Repeated incantation" , "Incantation used as aid to meditation" , "Incantation, Hindu psalm" , "Special word or phrase used in Buddhist meditation" , "Buddhist aid to concentration" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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