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Got it from group losing the head with politician over the Celtic goddess from summer long ago (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

obtained

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'got' is the definition.
('obtain' can be a synonym of 'get')

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(Other definitions for obtained that I've seen before include "Into a bed (anag.)" , "Got something" , "Got, procured" , "Acquired" , "Came into possession of" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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