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PC I. Malone? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

policeman

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'pc i malone?' is the definition.
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'pc i malone?' is the wordplay.
'pc i malone' can be anagrammed to 'POLICEMAN'.
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(Other definitions for policeman that I've seen before include "He's responsible for the maintenance of public order" , "Rozzer" , "Constable" , "Constabulary member" , "Open claim (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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