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One that can hear large aristocrat (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

earl

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'aristocrat' is the definition.
(earl is a kind of aristocrat)

'one that can hear large' is the wordplay.
'EARL' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for earl that I've seen before include "Rank below marquess" , "Noble title" , "A real titled lord" , "UK nobleman ranking between marquess and viscount" , "Sandwich perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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