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Branch of the year, maybe (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

arm

'branch' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'of the year maybe' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates a hidden word.
'ARM' is hidden within 'the year maybe'.

(Other definitions for arm that I've seen before include "Part of chair" , "Equip with weapons" , "Human limb" , "Limb or branch" , "Maybe rifle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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