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Crafty enough to make Ian an MP? (7)

Ross

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politic

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'crafty' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for politic that I've seen before include "constitutional" , "Sensible, judicious" , "Prudent - type of body" , "Expedient" , "Prudent, sagacious" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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