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Yearn for a steeple (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aspire

'yearn' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'a steeple' is the wordplay.
'steeple' becomes 'spire' (synonyms).
'a'+'spire'='ASPIRE'

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for aspire that I've seen before include "Have ambition or desire for praise" , "Aim, shoot for" , "Have ambitious plans for" , "Persia (anag.)" , "Seek (to do something)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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