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The ADC cannot possibly be a gentleman! (3)

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I believe the answer is:

cad

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'a gentleman' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'the adc cannot possibly' is the wordplay.
'adc' anagrams to 'CAD'.
But, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'be' is the link.

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(Other definitions for cad that I've seen before include "A knave, real rotter" , "That ain't no gentleman" , "Blackguard" , "he's no gent" , "Heel" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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