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Reactionary did move instrument around (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

luddite

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'reactionary' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'did move instrument around' is the wordplay.
'move' is an anagram indicator.
'instrument' becomes 'lute' (lute is a kind of instrument).
'around' indicates putting letters inside.
'did' anagrammed gives 'ddi'.
'ddi' going within 'lute' is 'LUDDITE'.

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(Other definitions for luddite that I've seen before include "Opponent of new technology" , "Person who opposes the introduction of new technology" , "One opposed to new technology" , "Destroyer of machines" , "Diluted (anag) - opponent of technological innovation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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