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Gloomy music fan acquired husband (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

goth

'gloomy music fan' is the definition.
(a fan of goth music)

'acquired husband' is the wordplay.
'acquired' becomes 'got' ('get' can be a synonym of 'acquire').
'husband' becomes 'h'.
'got'+'h'='GOTH'

(Other definitions for goth that I've seen before include "Fan of gloomy music" , "Old invader" , "Rock music fan favouring black clothing" , "Youngster clad in black" , "Uncivilised person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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