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Trophy I had as boy archer (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cupid

'boy archer' is the definition.
(Roman love god)

'trophy i had' is the wordplay.
'trophy' becomes 'cup' (cup is a kind of trophy).
'i had' becomes 'I'd' (I'd).
'cup'+'id'='CUPID'

'as' is the link.

(Other definitions for cupid that I've seen before include "a help to Santa" , "heathen god" , "The little love god" , "Cherubic symbol for love" , "boy carrying offensive weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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