Crossword Genius

Girl formed policy (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

madeline

'girl' is the definition.
(girl's name)

'formed policy' is the wordplay.
'formed' becomes 'made' ('make' can be a synonym of 'form').
'policy' becomes 'line' (I've seen this before).
'made'+'line'='MADELINE'

(Another definition for madeline that I've seen is " Woman".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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