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Marionette operator (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

puppeteer

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">marionette operator</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for puppeteer that I've seen before include "Marionette operator" , "one holding the strings?" , "One controlling the strings" , "who's manipulative" , "Fellow holding up special person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune and The Times.
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