"Lessons” writer McEwan (3)

I believe the answer is:

ian

(Other definitions for ian that I've seen before include "The familar Dr Paisley" , "Albert Beale's first name in EastEnders" , "- McEwan, Eng. writer" , "Scotsman?" , "Scottish man's name" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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