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Passing reference or indirect mention (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

allusion

(Other definitions for allusion that I've seen before include "Passing reference or indirect mention" , "Subtle reference" , "A brief or indirect reference to something" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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