Strange allure of Hardy's partner, the joker (6)

I believe the answer is:

laurel

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'hardy's partner the joker' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'strange allure' is the wordplay.
'strange' indicates an anagram.
'allure' is an anagram of 'LAUREL'.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for laurel that I've seen before include "Companion to Hardy" , "Film partner of Hardy" , "Its leaves are a symbol of victory" , "Foliage used in making wreaths" , "Emblem of victory" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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