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One's destiny as a well-rounded sweetheart (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fate

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'one's destiny' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'rounded sweetheart' is the wordplay.
'rounded' becomes 'fat' (associated in meaning).
'sweetheart' becomes 'e' (the heart/centre of 'sweet').
'fat'+'e'='FATE'

'as a well' is the link.
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(Other definitions for fate that I've seen before include "What must be" , "Destiny, kismet" , "Final issue" , "Lot -- doom" , "Predetermined end" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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