Scot, maybe, with the heart of a giant (3)

I believe the answer is:

ian

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'scot' is the definition.

'with the heart of a giant' is the wordplay.
'IAN' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'maybe' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ian that I've seen before include ". . . Botham, . . . Woosnam" , "The familiar Dr Paisley" , "Boy's name (Scottish?)" , "Scottish man's name" , "Scotsman?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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