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Chap with a black belt (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dan

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'chap' is the definition.

'with a black belt' is the wordplay.
'with' indicates putting letters inside.
'black belt' becomes 'dn' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'a' going inside 'dn' is 'DAN'.

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(Other definitions for dan that I've seen before include "Karate expert" , "Grade of proficiency in judo" , "Level of proficiency in Japanese martial arts" , "An expert in throws" , "Proficient combative sportsman" .)

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