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Note lass is like a queen! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

regal

'like a queen' is the definition.

'note lass' is the wordplay.
'note' becomes 're'.
'lass' becomes 'gal' (I've seen this before).
're'+'gal'='REGAL'

'is' is the link.

(Other definitions for regal that I've seen before include "'Majestic, royal (5)'" , "Magnificent, dignified" , "Grand and imposing" , "Imperial, majestic" , "befitting a king" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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