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Might Frenchman have cryptic clues? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

muscle

'might' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'frenchman have cryptic clues?' is the wordplay.
'frenchman' becomes 'm' (abbreviation for Monsieur - like 'Mr').
'have' says to put letters next to each other.
'cryptic' is an anagram indicator (I've seen this in other clues).
'clues' with letters rearranged gives 'uscle'.
'm'+'uscle'='MUSCLE'

(Other definitions for muscle that I've seen before include "Eg, biceps" , "Strength - to move limbs, etc" , "elevator, for instance" , "Might, perhaps" , "Fibrous bodily tissue for strength" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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