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One cited in divorce describes Romeo as pen pal, perhaps (13)

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correspondent

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'pen pal perhaps' is the definition.
(pen pal is a kind of correspondent)

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(Other definitions for correspondent that I've seen before include "Reporter on specialist areas" , "Reporter on special subject or from overseas" , "Person sending letters or written reports - agreeing" , "Journalist; letter writer" , "Pen-friend" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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