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Gift left in market (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flair

'gift' is the definition.
(I know that flair is a type of gift)

'left in market' is the wordplay.
'left' becomes 'l' (common abbreviation).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'market' becomes 'fair' (both can mean a place where things are sold).
'l' inserted inside 'fair' is 'FLAIR'.

(Other definitions for flair that I've seen before include "Elan; panache" , "Bent" , "Style, talent" , "Taste" , "Intuitive discernment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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