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Lash components the wrong way round (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strap

'lash' is the definition.
('strap' can be a synonym of 'lash')

'components the wrong way round' is the wordplay.
'components' becomes 'parts' (I've seen this before).
'the wrong way round' is a reversal indicator.
'parts' in reverse letter order is 'STRAP'.

(Other definitions for strap that I've seen before include "Narrow strip of leather" , "Leather fastener" , "Restraining fastener" , "Leather thong" , "Secure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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