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Can one forgive what’s written by Her Majesty? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pardoner

'can one forgive' is the definition.
(person who pardons or forgives)

'what's written by her majesty?' is the wordplay.
'what' becomes 'pardon' (I've seen this before).
'written by' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'her majesty?' becomes 'er' (Elizabeth Regina).
'pardon'+'er'='PARDONER'

(Other definitions for pardoner that I've seen before include "indulgent pilgrim?" , "Indulgent old character" , "Seller of papal indulgences; The --'s Tale (Chaucer)" , "who goes further than commuter?" , "Pilgrim and storyteller" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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