Eg Scottish Celt in strong wind, we hear (4)

I believe the answer is:

gael

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'eg scottish celt' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'strong wind we hear' is the wordplay.
'strong wind' becomes 'gale' (I've seen this in another clue).
'we hear' shows a homophone (sound like).
'gale' sounds like 'GAEL'.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for gael that I've seen before include "Celtic language speaker" , "Celt of Ireland, the Scottish Highlands and the IOM" , "Scottish highlander" , "Irish speaker?" , "Highland Scot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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