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English runner participating in Jakarta Marathon (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tamar

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'english runner' is the definition.
'tamar' can be an answer for 'runner' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'english' bit.

'participating in jakarta marathon' is the wordplay.
'participating in' indicates a hidden word.
'TAMAR' is hidden within 'jakarta marathon'.

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(Other definitions for tamar that I've seen before include "River and bridge which connect Devon and Cornwall" , "Devon-Cornwall boundary river" , "Plymouth river" , "River of SW England" , "West Country river; a tram (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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