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Territorial Army loaned gift (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

talent

'gift' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'territorial army loaned' is the wordplay.
'territorial army' becomes 'ta'.
'loaned' becomes 'lent' ('lend' can be a synonym of 'loan').
'ta'+'lent'='TALENT'

(Other definitions for talent that I've seen before include "Natural endowment" , "ancient coin" , "Genius" , "Special ability, flair" , "Special ability of some kind" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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