Crossword Genius

Money expert in club (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mace

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

'money expert' is the wordplay.
'money' becomes 'm' (abbreviation in economics**).
'expert' becomes 'ace' (ace is a kind of expert).
'm'+'ace'='MACE'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for mace that I've seen before include "Came to get nutmeg spice" , "Ceremonial staff of office" , "Came to get ancient weapon" , "Staff of office for a flavouring" , "Spiked club" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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