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Cheeky learner driver I park behind! (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lip

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'cheeky learner driver i park behind' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'learner driver i park behind' is the wordplay.
'learner driver' becomes 'l' (learner drivers have L-plates on their cars).
'park' becomes 'P' (abbreviation as on an automatic car's gear lever).
'behind' says to put letters next to each other.
'l'+'i'+'p'='LIP'

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(Other definitions for lip that I've seen before include "Oral impudence?" , "Edge; impudent talk" , "Rim; impertinence" , "Brim" , "Aural impudence" .)

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