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Enthusiast somewhat diminutive (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nut

'enthusiast' is the definition.
(nut can mean an enthusiast or fan)

'somewhat diminutive' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' indicates a hidden word.
'NUT' can be found hidden inside 'diminutive'.

(Other definitions for nut that I've seen before include "Hard edible seed" , "Brazil, for instance" , "eg Almond, brazil" , "Headcase" , "Fruitcake" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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