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Model made by Jaguar with dome on top (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

archetype

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'model' is the definition.
(I know that archetype is a type of archetype)

'jaguar with dome on top' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'top' could be 'arch' (e.g. in arch-enemy) and 'arch' is found within the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'made by' is the link.

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(Other definitions for archetype that I've seen before include "Original pattern or model" , "Perfect example" , "Creepy hat (anag)" , "Very typical example" , "Model - perfect specimen" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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