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Splendid fellows (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

regal

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'splendid' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for regal that I've seen before include "Like a queen?" , "Royal - lager (anag)" , "King-like" , "Befitting a monarch" , "Grand and imposing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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