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Two muppets in show's opening getting bravos (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

assassins

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'bravos' is the definition.
('assassin' can be a synonym of 'bravo')

'two muppets in show's opening' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'in' is within the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'getting' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for assassins that I've seen before include "Hit men" , "Paid killers" , "Offers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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