Authentic dramatist, German, not British (4)

I believe the answer is:

echt

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'authentic' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for echt that I've seen before include "Authentic and typical" , "Really" , "Genuine -- honest" , "True" , "Genuine (Ger.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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