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Cop suspects her — I finally gathered (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sherif

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'cop' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'suspects her i finally gathered' is the wordplay.
'SHERIF' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for sherif that I've seen before include "Muslim chief" , "Muslim ruler" , "Arab leader" , "Muslim leader" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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