He can see himself in the mirror (4)

I believe the answer is:

emir

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'he can see himself' is the definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'in the mirror' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'EMIR' is hidden within 'the mirror'.

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(Other definitions for emir that I've seen before include "Ruler or chieftain in Arabia" , "Eastern chieftain" , "Arab leader" , "Arabian ruler" , "eader abroad?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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