Famous archer pierced fewer ostriches (4)

I believe the answer is:

eros

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'famous archer' is the definition.
'eros' can be an answer for 'archer' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'famous' bit.

'pierced fewer ostriches' is the wordplay.
'EROS' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for eros that I've seen before include "Cupid, to the Greeks" , "Cupid's Greek alternative" , "Greek name of Cupid" , "Love-god's statue in Piccadilly" , "God of love; life instinct (Freud)" .)

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

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