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Stone gets round to friend (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

opal

'stone' is the definition.
(gemstone)

'round to friend' is the wordplay.
'round' becomes 'o' (round can mean a round object).
'to friend' becomes 'pal' (pal can mean a friend).
'o'+'pal'='OPAL'

'gets' is the link.

(Other definitions for opal that I've seen before include "Opaque gem" , "Translucent gem" , "Gem with delicate colours" , "Type of gemstone" , "Milky white gemstone" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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