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Stirring type can be seen, we hear, on the right (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inciter

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'stirring type' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for inciter that I've seen before include "instigator of action" , "provoking fellow" , "who might supply Spark?" , "He encourages" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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