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Point out emperor's a god (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eros

'a god' is the definition.
(Eros is an example)

'point out emperor's' is the wordplay.
'point' becomes 'n' (N is an example).
'out' is a deletion indicator.
'emperor's' becomes 'neros' (Roman emperor).
'neros' with 'n' removed is 'EROS'.

(Other definitions for eros that I've seen before include "Arrow-shooting god" , "Sore about love god" , "Greek equivalent to Roman Cupid" , "Deity" , "Orbiter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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