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Circle called for a wild swinger (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

orang

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'wild swinger' is the definition.
'orang' can be an answer for 'swinger' (orangutans swing around). I am not sure about the 'wild' bit.

'circle called' is the wordplay.
'circle' becomes 'O' (O is a circle).
'called' becomes 'rang' (called on the phone).
'o'+'rang'='ORANG'

'for a' is the link.

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(Other definitions for orang that I've seen before include "Forest-dweller with red hair" , "Large ape" , "- - -utan" , "Wild animal briefly appeared" , "Primate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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