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The accent of a big-headed rascal? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

brogue

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'the accent' is the definition.
(brogue can mean a Scottish or Irish accent)

'big-headed rascal?' is the wordplay.
'big-headed' becomes 'b' (this might be a standard abbreviation of which I'm unaware).
'rascal?' becomes 'rogue' (both can mean a scoundrel).
'b'+'rogue'='BROGUE'

'of a' is the link.

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(Other definitions for brogue that I've seen before include "Footprint could be left by this" , "Worn" , "Decorated shoe; accent" , "Oxford" , "Patterned shoe, accent" .)

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