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Homer is involved in tales of this? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

heroism

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'tales of this?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'homer is involved' is the wordplay.
'involved' indicates an anagram (involved can mean confusing or complex).
'homer'+'is'='homeris'
'homeris' anagrammed gives 'HEROISM'.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for heroism that I've seen before include "Courageous quality" , "Gallantry" , "brave action" , "Is Homer involved in brave behaviour?" , "Very brave conduct or act of valour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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