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One who lends something to a hermit, say (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

loaner

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'one who lends something' is the definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'hermit say' is the wordplay.
'hermit' becomes 'loner' (I've seen this in another clue).
'say' shows a homophone (sound like).
'loner' sounds like 'LOANER'.

'to a' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for loaner that I've seen before include "sort of banker?" , "public library, say?" , "One providing cash" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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