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Drew near Oscar for small role (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cameo

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'small role' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'drew near oscar' is the wordplay.
'drew near' becomes 'came' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'oscar' becomes 'O' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'came'+'o'='CAMEO'

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for cameo that I've seen before include "Brief role" , "Small piece of hard stone carved with raised design" , "Carved brooch - small role" , "Small role - gem with a figure carved in relief" , "Something small but well executed, say role in play" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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