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Writer ringing about groom (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

preen

'groom' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'writer ringing about' is the wordplay.
'writer' becomes 'pen' (I've seen this before).
'ringing' indicates putting letters inside.
'about' becomes 're' (regarding**).
'pen' placed around 're' is 'PREEN'.

(Other definitions for preen that I've seen before include "(Of a bird) tidy and clean feathers" , "Titivate oneself" , "Groom with great care" , "Tidy/clean (feathers)" , "demonstrate pride" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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