John , composer of the operas A Flowering Tree and Nixon in China (5)

I believe the answer is:

adams

(Other definitions for adams that I've seen before include "John Quincy --, sixth US president" , "Of untidy appearance" , "Second and sixth US president" , "Father and son US presidents" , "Gaolers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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