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Maybe Methuselah cracked almond (3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

old man

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'maybe methuselah' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'cracked almond' is the wordplay.
'cracked' is an anagram indicator.
'almond' anagrammed gives 'OLD MAN'.

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(Other definitions for old man that I've seen before include "Informal name for father, husband or ship's captain" , "Husband (inf)" , "Husband - father - boss" , "Aged male as informal father" , "Elderly chap" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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