Strange rationale for one causing estrangement (9)

I believe the answer is:

alienator

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'one causing estrangement' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'strange rationale' is the wordplay.
'strange' indicates anagramming the letters.
'rationale' with letters rearranged gives 'ALIENATOR'.

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(Other definitions for alienator that I've seen before include "Off-putting type" , "one who repels" , "Causer of estrangement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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