Anthony —, author of novels Abba Abba and A Clockwork Orange (7)

I believe the answer is:

burgess

(Other definitions for burgess that I've seen before include "Guy who spied" , "English novelist, 1917-93 - Soviet spy, 1911-63" , "Citizen of a borough" , "Freeman of borough" , "22 [HICKS]" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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