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Tyro in politics? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tory

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'tyro in politics?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'tyro in politics?' is the wordplay.
'tyro' anagrams to 'TORY'.
Though, I am not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for tory that I've seen before include "type on right? Yes" , "Politician; tyro (anag.)" , "Traditionalist" , "Opponent of 8 Down and 14 Across, partner of 14 Down?" , "blue" .)

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