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Gruesome trophy in fiscal policy (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scalp

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'gruesome trophy' is the definition.
'scalp' can be an answer for 'trophy' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'gruesome' bit.

'in fiscal policy' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'SCALP' is hidden within 'fiscal policy'.

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(Other definitions for scalp that I've seen before include "Track, way" , "Hair producer" , "Token of victory" , "Hirsute war trophy once taken by Native Americans" , "wants to resell theatre tickets" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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