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Not exactly a part for a girl (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

carole

'a girl' is the definition.
(girl's name)

'not exactly a part' is the wordplay.
'not exactly' becomes 'ca' (circa).
'a part' becomes 'role' (eg a theatrical role).
'ca'+'role'='CAROLE'

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for carole that I've seen before include "- Lombard, US actress" , "girl" , "<196> - King, US singer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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