Non-combatant in new Renault (7)

I believe the answer is:

neutral

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'non-combatant' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'new renault' is the wordplay.
'new' indicates anagramming the letters.
'renault' is an anagram of 'NEUTRAL'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for neutral that I've seen before include "Non-partisan in Renault" , "Lacking a preference" , "without any charge" , "Renault (anag.)" , "Disengaged transmission situation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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