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Special ceremonies for goblins? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sprites

'goblins?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'special ceremonies' is the wordplay.
'special' becomes 'sp' (abbreviation).
'ceremonies' becomes 'rites' (religious rites).
'sp'+'rites'='SPRITES'

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for sprites that I've seen before include "Elves or fairies" , "Brownies" , "goblins?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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