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Invader taking out a horseman (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rider

'horseman' is the definition.
(someone riding a horse)

'invader taking out a' is the wordplay.
'invader' becomes 'raider' (I've seen this before).
'taking out' is a deletion indicator.
'raider' with 'a' taken out is 'RIDER'.

(Other definitions for rider that I've seen before include "Horseman or addendum" , "Addition to verdict" , "Added proviso" , "Motorcyclist" , "Jury's added comment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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