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Small kid in long blouse (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

smock

'long blouse' is the definition.

'small kid' is the wordplay.
'small' becomes 's' (abbreviation - e.g. clothes size).
'kid' becomes 'mock'.
's'+'mock'='SMOCK'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for smock that I've seen before include "Loose dress or blouse" , "Loose outer garment" , "Artist's, peasant's, overall" , "Loose overall or dress" , "artist's attire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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