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Even twin elves show how to wrap in cord (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

entwine

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'to wrap in cord' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'even twin elves show' is the wordplay.
'show' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ENTWINE' can be found hidden inside 'even twin elves'.

'how' is the link.

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(Other definitions for entwine that I've seen before include "closely blend together" , "Interweave" , "Get weaving" , "Lace" , "Braid" .)

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