Charlie lists recent record that's perfect (5,5)

I believe the answer is:

clean slate

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'record that's perfect' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'charlie lists recent' is the wordplay.
'charlie' becomes 'C' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'lists' becomes 'leans' (I've seen this in another clue).
'recent' becomes 'late' (similar in meaning).
'c'+'leans'+'late'='CLEAN SLATE'

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(Other definitions for clean slate that I've seen before include "good record" , "A record without dishonour" , "new start" , "making a fresh start?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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