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Like the estate of an earl? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

real

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'like' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'the estate of an earl?' is the wordplay.
'earl' anagrams to 'REAL'.
Though, I am unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for real that I've seen before include "foreign currency" , "Existing, not imaginery" , "Genuine - old Spanish coin" , "Authentic" , "Substantial" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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