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Classical character in handsome garb (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

omega

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'classical character' is the definition.
'omega' can be an answer for 'character' (letter of the Greek alphabet). I am unsure of the 'classical' bit.

'in handsome garb' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'OMEGA' is hidden in the letters of 'handsome garb'.

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(Other definitions for omega that I've seen before include "Last (Gk. letter)" , "in Greece, the limit!" , "character in Greek literature?" , "Athenian character" , "Art of story-telling by body movement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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