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Bow made of stripped larch (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

arc

'bow' is the definition.
(both can mean a curve)

'of stripped larch' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ARC' can be found hidden inside 'stripped larch'.

'made' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for arc that I've seen before include "part of turning circle?" , "Light" , "Electrical spark" , "Half-moon" , "Bow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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