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A shopkeeper? Wrong. A garage mechanic (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outfitter

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

'wrong a garage mechanic' is the wordplay.
'wrong a garage' becomes 'out' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'mechanic' becomes 'fitter' (I've seen this before).
'out'+'fitter'='OUTFITTER'

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(Other definitions for outfitter that I've seen before include "Seller of men's clothing" , "One dealing in clothing" , "Seller of clothes" , "Men's clothes shop" , "One supplies gear" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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