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Acoustic test by dramatist (7)

Ross

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chekhov

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'dramatist' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for chekhov that I've seen before include "Anton -, dramatist (The Cherry Orchard)" , "Author of "Uncle Vanya"" , "his drama's renowned!" , "Russian author" , "playwright" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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