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One much admired though said to be idle (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

idol

'one much admired' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'said to be idle' is the wordplay.
'said to be' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'idle' is a homophone of 'IDOL'.

'though' is the link.

(Other definitions for idol that I've seen before include "someone admirable" , "Figure worshipped - sounds like someone in 7 8" , "Figure of worship" , "Object of reverence" , "something to be revered" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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