Crossword Genius

Nouveau riche somewhat concerned with gold (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

auric

'concerned with gold' is the definition.
(auric means relating to gold)

'nouveau riche somewhat' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' indicates a hidden word.
'AURIC' is hidden in the letters of 'nouveau riche'.

(Other definitions for auric that I've seen before include "Pertaining to gold" , "French composer" , "- Goldfinger (Bond)" , "Hugh -, Labour party leader" , "Of or containing gold" .)

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