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Chiastolite concealed by Annabel Campbell taking a turn (5)

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I believe the answer is:

macle

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'chiastolite concealed' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'annabel campbell taking a turn' is the wordplay.
'taking' says the answer is hidden in the clue (the answer is carried or taken by the clue).
'a turn' says the letters should be written backwards.
'elcam' can be found hidden inside 'annabel campbell'.
'elcam' backwards is 'MACLE'.

'by' is the link.

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(Another definition for macle that I've seen is " Spot".)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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