One who follows a trail? (6)

I believe the answer is:

sleuth

(Other definitions for sleuth that I've seen before include "Private eye" , "Gumshoe" , "Detective who follows a trail" , "Investigator (informal)" , "tracker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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