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Normal idea strange for secret diarist (6,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adrian mole

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'secret diarist' is the definition.
'adrian mole' can be an answer for 'diarist' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'secret' bit.

'normal idea strange' is the wordplay.
'strange' indicates an anagram.
'normal'+'idea'='normalidea'
'normalidea' with letters rearranged gives 'ADRIAN MOLE'.

'for' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for adrian mole that I've seen before include "Fictional teenage diary-keeper" , "diarist" , "Young journalist" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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