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Married demented lover (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

admirer

'lover' is the definition.
(I know that admirer is a type of lover)

'married demented' is the wordplay.
'demented' indicates an anagram.
'married' is an anagram of 'ADMIRER'.

(Other definitions for admirer that I've seen before include "Fan or devotee" , "Supporter or fan" , "One who regards (someone) with respect" , "girlfriend?" , "potential suitor" .)

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