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Sort of interest in enclosure (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

compound

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'sort of interest' is the first definition.

'enclosure' is the second definition.
(I know that compound is a type of enclosure)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for compound that I've seen before include "Whole formed by separate elements" , "A mix of ingredients" , "Enclosed area - not simple!" , "Kind of interest accumulating on capital plus interest" , "Fenced area; chemical substance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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