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Roguish lie from Charlie, possibly (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

arch

'roguish' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'lie from charlie possibly' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates named letters should be taken away.
'possibly' is an anagram indicator.
'charlie' with 'lie' removed is 'char'.
'char' with letters rearranged gives 'ARCH'.

(Other definitions for arch that I've seen before include "Roguish - chief - supporter" , "This could be Wellington" , "Bend into upward curve" , "Shrewd; bridge" , "Playfully superior" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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