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Specialised harbour in French resort (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

niche

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

'harbour in french resort' is the wordplay.
'harbour' becomes 'h' (this might be a standard abbreviation which I don't know about).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'french resort' becomes 'nice' (I've seen this in another clue).
'h' placed within 'nice' is 'NICHE'.

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(Other definitions for niche that I've seen before include "Specialized market" , "Recess; comfy corner" , "Recess - suitable position" , "Cosy spot" , "Special location" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.
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