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Digger said to be insignificant (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

minor

'be insignificant' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'digger said' is the wordplay.
'digger' becomes 'miner' (I've seen this in another clue).
'said' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'miner' sounds like 'MINOR'.

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for minor that I've seen before include "Small-scale - child" , "Little-known" , "Like clubs" , "Of less importance" , "Of small importance" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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