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True maiden in kingdom (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

realm

'kingdom' is the definition.
(kingdom is a type of country or realm)

'true maiden' is the wordplay.
'true' becomes 'real' (similar in meaning).
'maiden' becomes 'm' (cricket abbreviation).
'real'+'m'='REALM'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for realm that I've seen before include "Monarchy" , "Land under a king or queen" , "field of study" , "Knowledge base" , "Empire - state" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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