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Style borrowed from Melania (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elan

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'style' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'borrowed from melania' is the wordplay.
'ELAN' is hidden in amongst the letters.
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(Other definitions for elan that I've seen before include "Vivacity, panache" , "Dash in France" , "Impressive and energetic style" , "Vivacity, dash" , "French dish in lane" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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