Crossword Genius

Friend of Winnie’s runs round and round (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

roo

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'friend of winnie's' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'runs round and round' is the wordplay.
'runs' becomes 'r' (cricket abbreviation).
'round' becomes 'o' (o is a circular letter).
'and' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'round' becomes 'o' (o is a circular letter).
'r'+'o'+'o'='ROO'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for roo that I've seen before include "Wild animal" , "Kangaroo (Austr. colloq.)" , "Hopper" , "Jumping marsupial" , "Kanga's child (Pooh)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app