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New line for a trooper (8)

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I believe the answer is:

operator

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'new line' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

'a trooper' is the wordplay.
'a trooper' anagrams to 'OPERATOR'.
However, I'm not sure how the anagram is indicated.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for operator that I've seen before include "Mathematical symbol" , "Manipulator" , "Person who directs or controls, machine say (8)." , "Agent that runs some apparatus or machine" , "One using an item of equipment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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