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Some splendid artificial flower in Devon (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dart

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'flower in devon' is the definition.
'dart' can be an answer for 'flower' (River Dart in Devon). I am not certain of the 'in devon' bit.

'some splendid artificial' is the wordplay.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'DART' is hidden in the letters of 'splendid artificial'.

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(Other definitions for dart that I've seen before include "Move along rapidly and lightly" , "Small spiked missile thrown in sport" , "Dash; pointed missile" , "Small narrow pointed missile" , "Move quickly and suddenly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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