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Royal Shakespeare character in October only (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

oberon

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'royal shakespeare character' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'in october only' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'OBERON' is hidden in the letters of 'october only'.

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(Other definitions for oberon that I've seen before include "Borneo (anag)" , "Fairy king (AMND)" , "Shakespearean role" , "top charmer!" , "King of the fairies, husband of Titania" .)

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