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Shaman perhaps, uses intrinsically nice system from southeast (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mystic

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'shaman' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for mystic that I've seen before include "Otherworldly" , "One seeking God through contemplation" , "One attaining high levels of spirituality" , "Of hidden or symbolic meaning as in religion" , "One who seeks spiritual union with God" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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