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Partially wrap something put back in box (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spar

'box' is the definition.
(spar can mean to box)

'partially wrap something put back' is the wordplay.
'partially' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'put back' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'raps' is hidden within 'wrap something'.
'raps' reversed gives 'SPAR'.

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for spar that I've seen before include "Pole to support sails, rigging etc" , "Shadow box" , "A mineral; nautical pole" , "Act as boxer" , "dispute" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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