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Section of lintel is somewhat flexible (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lissome

'flexible' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'section of lintel is somewhat' is the wordplay.
'section of' indicates a hidden word.
'LISSOME' is hidden in the letters of 'lintel is somewhat'.

(Other definitions for lissome that I've seen before include "flexible" , "Slim, supple, graceful" , "Lithe; nimble" , "Oil mess (anag)" , "pliable" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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