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Summon soldier for parade (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pageant

'for parade' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'summon soldier' is the wordplay.
'summon' becomes 'page' (paging is a kind of summoning).
'soldier' becomes 'ant' (soldier ant is a type of ant).
'page'+'ant'='PAGEANT'

(Other definitions for pageant that I've seen before include "Magnificent parade" , "Make public spectacle" , "Elaborate procession on historical theme" , "Costumed procession" , "Dramatic performance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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