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Enigmatic poser's a cheat making a fresh start (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

riddler

'enigmatic poser's' is the definition.
(someone who poses enigmas)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for riddler that I've seen before include "Puzzle setter" , "One straining" , "passing on only the finest material?" , "Sphinx?" , "setter of puzzles" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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