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Inspector of signals? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

morse

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This might be a double definition.

'inspector' is the first definition.
(Inspector Morse)

'of signals?' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for morse that I've seen before include "One who enjoyed solving code" , "& 24 Across Encrypted language" , "TV Oxford cop" , "Colin Dexter's fictional detective" , "Dot-dash code inventor" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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