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Modelmaker's timber (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elm

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

'modelmaker's' is the wordplay.
'ELM' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for elm that I've seen before include "Species of tree" , "Source of wood" , "Hard wood" , "Large tree" , "wood used in pelmets" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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