Highlander of ancient Peru (4)

I believe the answer is:

inca

(Other definitions for inca that I've seen before include "Member of ancient Peruvian tribe" , "mountain dweller" , "Aged Peruvian" , "Old South American native" , "Foreign ruler" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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