Standard of Spain or Malta (6)

I believe the answer is:

normal

'standard' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)

'of spain or malta' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates a hidden word.
'NORMAL' can be found hidden inside 'spain or malta'.

(Other definitions for normal that I've seen before include "Conforming to what is usual" , "Ordinary, standard" , "Standard; at right angles" , "'Usual, standard (6)'" , "Usual; at right angles" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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