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Cheer around circuit (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clap

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

'around circuit' is the wordplay.
'around' becomes 'c' (abbreviation for 'circa').
'circuit' becomes 'lap' (synonyms).
'c'+'lap'='CLAP'

(Other definitions for clap that I've seen before include "express approval" , "Applaud manually" , "Express approbation with the hands" , "Make sound of applause" , "Pat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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