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Perceives flaw in Beowulf, say (4,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

epic verse

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'ibeowulfi say' is the definition.
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'perceives flaw' is the wordplay.
'perceives' can be anagrammed to 'EPIC VERSE'.
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'in' acts as a link.

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