Muslim who fought against the Crusaders (7)

I believe the answer is:

saracen

(Other definitions for saracen that I've seen before include "old Muslim back" , "Ear scan (anag.)" , "Arab (opposing the Crusaders)" , "Muslim defender in Crusades" , "Crusader's foe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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