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Cricket square here almost round (4)

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I believe the answer is:

oval

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'almost round' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for oval that I've seen before include "Elliptical figure" , "6D 5A [TUBE STATION]" , "Easter gift" , "Race track" , "Test site" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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