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In summer I captivate a lady... (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

erica

'lady' is the definition.

'in summer i captivate a' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ERICA' can be found hidden inside 'summer i captivate a'.

(Other definitions for erica that I've seen before include "Woman" , "Shrubs" , "hardy shrub" , "Girl - heather" , "Heather's Latin name?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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