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Rum diluted for machine-wrecker (7)

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luddite

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'wrecker' is the definition.
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'rum diluted' is the wordplay.
'rum' indicates an anagram (rum can mean strange or unusual).
'diluted' is an anagram of 'LUDDITE'.

'for machine' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for luddite that I've seen before include "Diluted (anag) - opponent of technological innovation" , "Diluted by opposer of new technology" , "Person who opposes the introduction of new technology" , "Opponent of new technology" , "Mechanisation resister" .)

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