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Raven-keeper brings grouse to diner (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

beefeater

'raven-keeper' is the definition.
(Tower of London Beefeaters keep ravens)

'grouse to diner' is the wordplay.
'grouse' becomes 'beef' (synonyms).
'to diner' becomes 'eater' (to dine is to eat a meal).
'beef'+'eater'='BEEFEATER'

'brings' is the link.

(Other definitions for beefeater that I've seen before include "Yeoman of the Guard; carnivore" , "One might guard" , "Tower of London guard" , "Royal servant" , "no vegetarian?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Sun.
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