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The girl in the song (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

carol

I believe this is a double definition.

'the girl' is the first definition.
(woman's name)

'the song' is the second definition.
(carol is a kind of song)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for carol that I've seen before include "Canticle" , "Joyful hymn" , "Female" , "Girl's name; sing" , "Song celebrating the birth of Jesus" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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