Spotter (7)

I believe the answer is:

schemer

(Other definitions for schemer that I've seen before include "Devious type" , "one inventing plots" , "One making devious plans" , "Machiavelli" , "Secret plotter" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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