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___ Laine, jazz and pop singer (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cleo

(Other definitions for cleo that I've seen before include "She ruled" , "Jazz singer, ___ Laine" , "Dame Laine" , "Woman" , "Carry on -- (1964 film)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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