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In a shop a lustrous jewel is seen (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

opal

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'jewel is seen' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'in a shop a lustrous' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'OPAL' is hidden within 'a shop a lustrous'.

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(Other definitions for opal that I've seen before include "National gemstone of Australia" , "Form of hydrated silica, often used as a gemstone" , "Semi-precious stone of milky or bluish colour" , "Type of gem" , "Gem-stone with a milky quality" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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