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Hymn appears to mean the most (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

anthem

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'hymn' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'to mean the most' is the wordplay.
'ANTHEM' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

'appears' is the link.

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(Other definitions for anthem that I've seen before include "The man for a popular song" , "National or religious song" , "air of patriotism?" , "One for doomed youth" , "National or church song" .)

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