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Ribbons required for orb and sceptre (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bands

'ribbons' is the definition.
(I know this)

'required for orb and sceptre' is the wordplay.
'required for' indicates a hidden word.
'BANDS' can be found hidden inside 'orb and sceptre'.

(Other definitions for bands that I've seen before include "Gangs" , "Musical groups" , "Groups playing popular music" , "Pop groups" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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