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Migrate in order to see French detective (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

maigret

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'french detective' is the definition.
'maigret' can be an answer for 'detective' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'french' bit.

'migrate in order' is the wordplay.
'in order' indicates an anagram (the letters in a new order).
'migrate' anagrammed gives 'MAIGRET'.

'to see' is the link.

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(Other definitions for maigret that I've seen before include "Fictional detective" , "Simenon''s detective-superintendent" , "cracker?" , "Simenon's Inspector" , "Georges Simenon's detective" .)

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