Old Mexican an unknown detective (5)

I believe the answer is:

aztec

(Other definitions for aztec that I've seen before include "Conquered Mexican" , "Ancient Mexican-Indian" , "Former inhabitant of Mexico" , "Member of ancient Mexican tribe" , "Great Mexican civilisation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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