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One showing respect for a secluded place? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bower

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'place?' is the definition.
(I have seen 'shady place' mean 'bower' so perhaps 'place' could also mean 'bower')

'one showing respect for a secluded' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'one' could be 'er' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'er' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'bow' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for bower that I've seen before include "Shaded place under trees" , "Country cottage" , "Anchor" , "Arbour" , "Shady shelter" .)

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