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Got here, ring and type of brooch (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cameo

'type of brooch' is the definition.
(I know that Cameo is a brooch)

'got here ring' is the wordplay.
'got here' becomes 'came' (I've seen this in another clue).
'ring' becomes 'O' (letter resembling a ring).
'came'+'o'='CAMEO'

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for cameo that I've seen before include "Small acting role; item of jewellery" , "Small but interesting role" , "Jewellery item - small dramatic role" , "Small part for star actor" , "Carving in relief, on a brooch say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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