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That Enigmatic English composer (5)

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elgar

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'english composer' is the definition.
(Edward Elgar, 1857-1934)

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(Other definitions for elgar that I've seen before include "[NIMROD] 's creator" , "The 18 [APOSTLES] creator" , "13 composer, 1857-1934" , "Composer of Pomp and Circumstance marches, d. 1934" , "Enigma Variations composer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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