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The man in the suit (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

serge

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'the man' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for serge that I've seen before include "Twilled fabric; name" , "Twilled woollen fabric" , "Durable fabric" , "Stuff" , "Material to suit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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