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Like NY's irregular silhouette? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

skyline

'silhouette?' is the definition.
(silhouette of buildings)

'like ny's irregular' is the wordplay.
'irregular' is an anagram indicator.
'like'+'nys'='likenys'
'likenys' with letters rearranged gives 'SKYLINE'.

(Other definitions for skyline that I've seen before include "Visible horizon" , "Built-up horizon" , "Horizon; like NY's (anag.)" , "Silhouette or outline of buildings" , "Outline of hills or buildings against firmament" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Sun.
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