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Parts with a wayward loser (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

roles

'parts' is the definition.
(parts in a play)

'a wayward loser' is the wordplay.
'a wayward' is an anagram indicator.
'loser' anagrammed gives 'ROLES'.

'with' is the link.

(Other definitions for roles that I've seen before include "Dramatic parts" , "Parts in plays" , "Theatrical parts" , "Actors' parts" , "Parts in a play" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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