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I have an inclination to copy her (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eileen

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'her' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for eileen that I've seen before include "woman" , "Girl" , "Female name (not beginning with A)" , "Girl's name" , "F. name; nee Eli (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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