Scrawl and circle, marking dates in some way (9)

I believe the answer is:

calendric

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'scrawl and circle marking dates in some way' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'scrawl and circle marking dates in some way' is the wordplay.
'and circle' can be anagrammed to 'CALENDRIC'.
Though, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.

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I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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