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Stars in a role of some importance (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leo

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'stars' is the definition.
(constellation)

'a role of some importance' is the wordplay.
'LEO' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am not sure how this is indicated.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for leo that I've seen before include "Astrological sign" , "born in July or August" , "Man" , "Fifth sign of the zodiac" , "certain stars" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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