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Back page of The Dandy (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fop

'the dandy' is the definition.
('fop' can be a synonym of 'dandy')

'back page of' is the wordplay.
'back' says the letters should be written backwards.
'page' becomes 'p'.
'p'+'of'='pof'
'pof' written backwards gives 'FOP'.

(Other definitions for fop that I've seen before include "A dandy, overdressed man" , "Man excessively concerned with fashion" , "he enjoys the finest dressing" , "Man excessively concerned with his appearance" , "Affected dandy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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