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Diviner, though not more heavenly (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dowser

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'diviner' is the definition.
(I know that dowser is a type of diviner)

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(Other definitions for dowser that I've seen before include "Person seeking water using hazel stick" , "He searches for water using hazel rod" , "One prospecting for water" , "One who searches for underground water" , "Water diviner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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