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Previous Egyptian spy that Iran got the covers off (7)

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I believe the answer is:

pharaoh

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This clue might be a double definition.

'previous egyptian' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'spy that iran got the covers off' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for pharaoh that I've seen before include "Ancient Egyptian king" , "Title of ancient Egyptian kings" , "Tut, in brief, was one" , "Ancient king of Egypt" , "Royal ruler in ancient Egypt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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