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Secreted around part of Greece (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

crete

'part of greece' is the definition.
(I know that Crete is part of Greece)

'secreted around' is the wordplay.
'around' indicates a hidden word.
'CRETE' is hidden in the letters of 'secreted'.

(Other definitions for crete that I've seen before include "Large island south of Greece, once home to the Minoans" , "Greek island, capital Heraklion" , "Herakleion its big port" , "Knossos island" , "Large Greek island" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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