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Random drunk clasping old security guard (7)

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I believe the answer is:

doorman

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'security guard' is the definition.
'doorman' can be an answer for 'guard' (type of guard or attendant). I am not certain of the 'security' bit.

'random drunk clasping old' is the wordplay.
'drunk' indicates an anagram.
'clasping' indicates putting letters inside (inserted letters are clasped).
'old' becomes 'o' (common abbreviation eg in OE for Old English).
'random' with letters rearranged gives 'dorman'.
'dorman' going around 'o' is 'DOORMAN'.

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(Other definitions for doorman that I've seen before include "Bouncer" , "hotel employee?" , "Entry attendant" , "One who may help guest" , "Commissionaire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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