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Scots own what the captain can do without (3)

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I believe the answer is:

ain

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'scots' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are adjectives, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'own what the captain can do without' is the wordplay.
'AIN' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for ain that I've seen before include "26 [ ]" , "Own (Scot)" , "The Scot's own" , "Your own in Scottish dialect" , "Glaswegian personal" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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