Homely display by Mr Brooks (3)

I believe the answer is:

mel

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'mr brooks' is the definition.
'mel' can be an answer for 'brooks' (I've seen this in another clue). I am unsure of the 'mr' bit.

'homely display' is the wordplay.
'display' says the answer is hidden in the clue (I've seen 'displayed' mean this (the answer is displayed within the clue)).
'MEL' can be found hidden inside 'homely'.

'by' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for mel that I've seen before include "- - Gibson (actor)" , "-- Brooks, film director" , "Honey" .)

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

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