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Greek ferry operator casts anchor (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

charon

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'greek ferry operator' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'casts anchor' is the wordplay.
'casts' indicates anagramming the letters (cast can mean to mould or shape).
'anchor' is an anagram of 'CHARON'.

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(Other definitions for charon that I've seen before include "Operator of late ferry" , "Boatman across the river Styx" , "Nineteen across of Pluto; Styx ferryman; anchor (anag.)" , "Mythical boatman of the River Styx" , "Ferryman of dead (Gk. myth)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail, The Telegraph and The Guardian.
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