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In here, a German is keen (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eager

'is keen' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'in here a german' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'EAGER' can be found hidden inside 'here a german'.

(Other definitions for eager that I've seen before include "really keen" , "Alert and active type?" , "Enthusiastic, raring to go" , "Thirsty" , "passionate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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