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See fewer as unequalled (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

peerless

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

'see fewer' is the wordplay.
'see' becomes 'peer' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'fewer' becomes 'less' (associated in meaning).
'peer'+'less'='PEERLESS'

'as' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for peerless that I've seen before include "Excellent" , "Having no equals" , "Without equal, matchless" , "Unparalleled, incomparable" , "Without equal, being without a lord?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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