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Soldier standing guard (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sentinel

(Other definitions for sentinel that I've seen before include "Sentry" , "One on guard" , "Look-out, military guard" , "One stands and keeps watch" , "Guardsman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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