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Bloke seen in pub as I left (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

basil

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'bloke' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'in pub as i left' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'BASIL' is hidden in the letters of 'pub as i left'.

'seen' is the link.

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(Other definitions for basil that I've seen before include "Culinary plant" , "Sweet-smelling herb" , "Saint" , "Aromatic herb in pesto" , "Bails out the herb" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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