Crossword Genius

New romance? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

novel

I believe this is a double definition.

'new' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'romance?' is the second definition.
(romance is a kind of novel)

(Other definitions for novel that I've seen before include "New and intriguing" , "A work of fiction of new kind" , "New and strange" , "Innovative" , "Fictional work" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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