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Row of seats in circle section (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ringside

'row of seats' is the definition.
(seats nearest to a boxing ring)

'circle section' is the wordplay.
'circle' becomes 'ring' (synonyms).
'section' becomes 'side' ().
'ring'+'side'='RINGSIDE'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for ringside that I've seen before include "Location of best seats at boxing match" , "where people come close to fighting" , "position near competition arena" , "where there's a good view" , "good seats" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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