Crossword Genius

Prohibition includes weapon for publican (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

barman

'for publican' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'prohibition includes weapon' is the wordplay.
'prohibition' becomes 'ban' (ban is a kind of prohibition).
'includes' indicates putting letters inside.
'weapon' becomes 'arm' (synonyms).
'ban' placed around 'arm' is 'BARMAN'.

(Other definitions for barman that I've seen before include "Bloke at counter" , "Who could help with getting mops and brooms" , "Drinks server" , "In pub he might pull" , "Worker in pub" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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