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Include abnormal clones, ewes originally (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

enclose

'include' is the definition.
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'abnormal clones ewes originally' is the wordplay.
'abnormal' is an anagram indicator.
'originally' suggests taking the first letters.
The initial letter of 'ewes' is 'e'.
'clones' anagrammed gives 'enclos'.
'enclos'+'e'='ENCLOSE'

(Other definitions for enclose that I've seen before include "Encompass" , "Cover" , "Confine" , "Surround, envelop" , "Put inside" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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