Crossword Genius

The Romans' victor (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hero

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'victor' is the definition.
(both can mean a champion)

'the romans'' is the wordplay.
'HERO' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for hero that I've seen before include "Chief good guy in a book or film" , "Book's chief character" , "Leading male role" , "Very brave man" , "Lamp-lighting lover" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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