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Temple too elaborate as a clan symbol (5,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

totem pole

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'a clan symbol' is the definition.
'totem pole' can be an answer for 'symbol' (I have seen 'Tribal symbol ' mean 'totem pole' so perhaps 'symbol' could also mean 'totem pole'). I am not sure about the 'a clan' bit.

'temple too elaborate' is the wordplay.
'elaborate' indicates anagramming the letters (an elaborate version of the letters).
'temple'+'too'='templetoo'
'templetoo' is an anagram of 'TOTEM-POLE'.

'as' is the link.

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(Other definitions for totem pole that I've seen before include "cult object" , "Symbolic construction" , "Native American tribal symbol" , "Focus of dance" , "(Am. Ind.) ritual pillar" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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