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Rider in the howdah likes some Norwegian born author? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dahl

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

'rider in the howdah likes some norwegian born' is the wordplay.
'DAHL' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for dahl that I've seen before include "Roald - - (deviser of Willy-Wonka)" , "British writer notably of children's books" , "Roald -, Br. author" , "Roald or Sophie?" , "Willy Wonka's creator" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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