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A free broadcaster (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

auntie

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'broadcaster' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'a free' is the wordplay.
'free' becomes 'untie' (I've seen this before).
'a'+'untie'='AUNTIE'

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(Other definitions for auntie that I've seen before include "Relation; the BBC" , "Unite a strange family member" , "Kinswoman" , "Female relative" , "Name for BBC" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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