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Sharp part of a basset horn? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

thorn

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'sharp part' is the definition.
'thorn' can be an answer for 'part' (thorn is a kind of part). I am not sure about the 'sharp' bit.

'a basset horn?' is the wordplay.
'THORN' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'of' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for thorn that I've seen before include "A vegetable spike" , "sharp object" , "Cause of grief" , "Feature of rose tree" , "problematic point" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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