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Some dozens ignoring a flag (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ensign

'flag' is the definition.
(I know that ensign is a type of flag)

'some dozens ignoring a' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'ENSIGN' can be found hidden inside 'dozens ignoring a'.

(Other definitions for ensign that I've seen before include "Flag; standard-bearer" , "Standard - flag" , "SECOND PART OF 10" , "Flags flown by a ship to show its nationality" , "Junior US naval officer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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