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Demure adult is first in Rome (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

prima

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'first in rome' is the definition.
'prima' can be an answer for 'first' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'in rome' bit.

'demure adult' is the wordplay.
'demure' becomes 'prim' (I've seen this in another clue).
'adult' becomes 'a' (abbreviation).
'prim'+'a'='PRIMA'

'is' is the link.

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(Other definitions for prima that I've seen before include "Top diva is a . . . . . donna" , "Leading" , "in pole position" , "First" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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