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Swagger, showing part of a framework (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strut

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'swagger' is the definition.
(both can mean to walk around arrogantly)

'part of a framework' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'part' could be 'ut' (ut is a kind of part) and 'ut' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'str' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'showing' is the link.

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(Other definitions for strut that I've seen before include "Take vain steps" , "(Walk with) a stiff pompous gait" , "Strengthening bar" , "Bar; walk stiffly" , "Longitudinal brace" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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