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Gay Prince ruined the eulogy (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

panegyric

'the eulogy' is the definition.
('panegyric' can be a synonym of 'eulogy')

'gay prince ruined' is the wordplay.
'ruined' is an anagram indicator.
'gay'+'prince'='gayprince'
'gayprince' with letters rearranged gives 'PANEGYRIC'.

(Other definitions for panegyric that I've seen before include "Speech or piece of writing praising person" , "Eulogy" , "Speech of praise" , "words of tribute" , "Laudatory address" .)

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