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Animal handler’s cry, circus finally goes for master (6)

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I believe the answer is:

mahout

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(Other definitions for mahout that I've seen before include "Elephant keeper/driver" , "jumbo? I'll see to it" , "Indian elephant driver" , "Elephant keeper and driver" , "Elephant handler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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