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Stirrer got at aircraft (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

agitator

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

'at aircraft' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'at' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'got' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for agitator that I've seen before include "Demagogue" , "Political troublemaker" , "One whipping up concern" , "Stirrer up of public feeling" , "Organiser" .)

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