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Show lettuce concealing little bird (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

owlet

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

'show lettuce concealing' is the wordplay.
'concealing' indicates a hidden word.
'OWLET' can be found hidden inside 'show lettuce'.

(Other definitions for owlet that I've seen before include "One may give a little screech" , "Nestling" , "Wise baby bird?" , "Baby bird; moth" , "Small hooter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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