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Original model given misshapen, creepy hat (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

archetype

'original model' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'misshapen creepy hat' is the wordplay.
'misshapen' indicates anagramming the letters.
'creepy'+'hat'='creepyhat'
'creepyhat' with letters rearranged gives 'ARCHETYPE'.

'given' is the link.

(Other definitions for archetype that I've seen before include "Model - perfect specimen" , "Perfect example" , "exemplary item)" , "Standard - cheap tyre (anag)" , "Very characteristic example" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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