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Red giant, maybe, seen in movies? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

star

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'red giant maybe' is the definition.
(I know that red giant is a type of star)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for star that I've seen before include "Main attraction" , "Point of light in the heavens" , "Principal actor in a film" , "Shiner" , "Famous player" .)

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