Communications code word for the letter R (5)

I believe the answer is:

romeo

(Other definitions for romeo that I've seen before include "Comms code for R" , "Literary lover" , "Lover boy" , "Star-crossed lover" , "Lover; R (radio comms.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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