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Raise tender for statue (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eros

'for statue' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'raise tender' is the wordplay.
'raise' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'tender' becomes 'sore' (synonyms).
'sore' written backwards gives 'EROS'.

(Other definitions for eros that I've seen before include "Greek god of love - see statue in Piccadilly" , "Cupid's Greek alternative" , "Circus boy" , "London landmark" , "Deity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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