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Old priest in the limelight (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eli

'old priest' is the definition.
(Biblical character)

'in the limelight' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ELI' can be found hidden inside 'limelight'.

(Other definitions for eli that I've seen before include "Old Testament priest, the prophet Samuel's teacher" , "Priest, teacher of Samuel" , "- Wallach, US actor" , "Old Testament high priest" , "Samuel's teacher (OT)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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