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Introduction is formal meeting the Queen (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

primer

'introduction' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'formal meeting the queen' is the wordplay.
'formal' becomes 'prim' (I've seen this in other clues).
'meeting' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'the queen' becomes 'er' (Elizabeth Regina).
'prim'+'er'='PRIMER'

'is' is the link.

(Other definitions for primer that I've seen before include "Introductory textbook or first coat of paint" , "He charges" , "small book of prayer" , "Sealant coat" , "Initial coat of paint" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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