Crossword Genius

Large Ugandan I deployed as my protector? (8,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

guardian angel

'my protector?' is the definition.
(someone looking out for you)

'large ugandan i deployed' is the wordplay.
'deployed' is an anagram indicator.
'large'+'ugandan'+'i'='largeugandani'
'largeugandani' is an anagram of 'GUARDIAN ANGEL'.

'as' is the link.

(Other definitions for guardian angel that I've seen before include "spirit of helpfulness" , "One watching out for another" , "Person concerned with the welfare of another" , "Protective spirit" , "Protector (ours?) - city vigilante" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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