Crossword Genius

Deputy and I condemn man’s doc angrily (6,2,7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

second in command

'deputy' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'i condemn man's doc angrily' is the wordplay.
'angrily' indicates an anagram (I've seen this in other clues).
'i'+'condemn'+'mans'+'doc'='icondemnmansdoc'
'icondemnmansdoc' with letters rearranged gives 'SECOND-IN-COMMAND'.

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for second in command that I've seen before include "He's close to the boss" , "Officer" , "deputy leader" , "number two" , "given only the most short-lived responsibility!" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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