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Swordsman who puts up a barrier (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fencer

This clue is a double definition.

'swordsman' is the first definition.
(fencers use swords)

'who puts up a barrier' is the second definition.
(someone who puts up fences)

(Other definitions for fencer that I've seen before include "Sporty type" , "A sword sportsman" , "He sports with the sword" , "fighting sportsman" , "could be making enclosures" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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