VIP seen at the fairground (3,5)

I believe the answer is:

big wheel

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'vip' is the definition.
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I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for big wheel that I've seen before include "Amusement as London Eye" , "Fairground attraction - important person" , "going round in London" , "Important person - fair attraction" , "Fairground ride" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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