What does the cryptic crossword clue "Arkwright almost reserving room for girl (5)" mean?

The definition is "girl". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RM (synonym="room") in NOA (synonym="NOA") = NORMA; definition: "girl" The answer is NORMA.

Arkwright almost reserving room for girl (5)

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