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Glower half-way through Eugene Onegin (4)

Ross

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neon

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'glower' is the definition.
(gas which glows)

'through eugene onegin' is the wordplay.
'through' indicates a hidden word.
'NEON' can be found hidden inside 'eugene onegin'.

'half-way' is the link.
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(Other definitions for neon that I've seen before include "One of the six inert gases" , "Gaseous element, in advertising sign say" , "Noble gas used in illuminated signs" , "Element 10, used in lights" , "Small plant; colour" .)

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