Absurd alarm about Military Intelligence officer in the past (7)
I believe the answer is:
ammiral
'past' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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