A singer abridged scales for consort (6)

I believe the answer is:

albert

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'consort' is the definition.
(Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria)

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(Other definitions for albert that I've seen before include "- - Finney" , "Old watch chain" , "chap" , "Queen Victoria's Prince Consort" , "watch may depend on it" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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