Mercury, but not zinc (6)

I believe the answer is:

planet

(Other definitions for planet that I've seen before include "Neptune, for example" , "Eg, a ruby" , "One orbiting star" , "Orbiting heavenly body" , "Jupiter is one" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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