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A lawyer's leg man? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

legal

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'a lawyer's leg man?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'leg man?' is the wordplay.
'man?' becomes 'Al'.
'leg'+'al'='LEGAL'

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(Other definitions for legal that I've seen before include "associated with silk business?" , "Above board" , "It's acceptable" , "Authorized" , "Street - (1978 Dylan album)" .)

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