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Inspector May's false subconscious memory (12)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cryptomnesia

'subconscious memory' is the definition.
(memory not recognised as a memory)

'inspector may's false' is the wordplay.
'false' is an anagram indicator.
'inspector'+'may'='inspectormay'
'inspectormay' anagrammed gives 'CRYPTOMNESIA'.

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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