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Spritely ruler in Borneo collapsed (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

oberon

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'spritely ruler' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'borneo collapsed' is the wordplay.
'collapsed' indicates anagramming the letters.
'borneo' with letters rearranged gives 'OBERON'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for oberon that I've seen before include "King of the fairies (AMND)" , "Spirited king" , "MND fairy king" , "Shakespearean role" , "Titania's husband" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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