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In contract, orchestral player (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

actor

'player' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'in contract orchestral' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ACTOR' is hidden in the letters of 'contract orchestral'.

(Other definitions for actor that I've seen before include "Luvvy" , "one to take on roles" , "Dramatic artist" , "Theatre player" , "Theatrical player" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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