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Elsinore's philosopher/statesman possibly becoming rasher? (6,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

danish bacon

'rasher?' is the definition.
(rasher of bacon)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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