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Trophy on table in cabinet (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cupboard

'cabinet' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'trophy on table' is the wordplay.
'trophy' becomes 'cup' (cup is a kind of trophy).
'on' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'table' becomes 'board' (board is a kind of table**).
'cup'+'board'='CUPBOARD'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for cupboard that I've seen before include "One with shelves and door" , "Piece of furniture used for storage" , "Piece of furniture in which things are stored" , "Storage place" , "Storage unit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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