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In Dallas, Carol dated sailor (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lascar

'sailor' is the definition.
(lascar is a kind of sailor)

'in dallas carol dated' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'LASCAR' can be found hidden inside 'dallas carol dated'.

(Other definitions for lascar that I've seen before include "Asian sailor" , "Sailor from overseas" , "Camp-follower" , "E. Indian seaman" , "Eastern sailor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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