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Radio set after retuning reaching minor planet (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

asteroid

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'minor planet' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'radio set after retuning' is the wordplay.
'radio set' can be anagrammed to 'ASTEROID'.
Though, I am not clear how this is indicated.

'reaching' is the link.

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(Other definitions for asteroid that I've seen before include "could be dangerous for astronauts" , "Minor planet" , "circling rock" , "Lump of rock orbiting the sun" , "Any of the small planets revolving around the sun" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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