Crossword Genius

Like a judge with robes in disarray (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sober

'like a judge' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'robes in disarray' is the wordplay.
'in disarray' is an anagram indicator.
'robes' anagrammed gives 'SOBER'.

'with' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for sober that I've seen before include "Staid; clear-headed" , "Earnest" , "Like a judge?" , "Unaffected by drink" , "Serious or solemn and not drunk" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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