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I spot ape leaping around, which is fitting (8)

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I believe the answer is:

apposite

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'is fitting' is the definition.
(apposite means suitable or appropriate)

'i spot ape leaping around' is the wordplay.
'i spot ape' can be anagrammed to 'APPOSITE'.
But, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.

'which' is the link.

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(Other definitions for apposite that I've seen before include "Befitting" , "A pit pose could be to the purpose" , "Suitable, relevant" , "Of a remark, appropriate for the occasion (8)" , "Of a remark, suitable for the occasion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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