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Diamonds, for example, in small case (5,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

minor suit

'diamonds for example' is the definition.

'small case' is the wordplay.
'small' becomes 'minor' (similar in meaning).
'case' becomes 'suit' (synonyms).
'minor'+'suit'='MINOR SUIT'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for minor suit that I've seen before include "clubs, for example" , "Clubs, say" , "clubs, perhaps" , "(In bridge) clubs or diamonds" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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