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Congested, Charlie recorded (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clogged

'congested' is the definition.
('clog' can be a synonym of 'congest')

'charlie recorded' is the wordplay.
'charlie' becomes 'c' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'recorded' becomes 'logged' (logging is a kind of recording).
'c'+'logged'='CLOGGED'

(Other definitions for clogged that I've seen before include "Some morris dancers are" , "Congested, choked" , "Blocked" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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