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The searchers include a soldier (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

archer

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'a soldier' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'the searchers include' is the wordplay.
'include' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ARCHER' is hidden within 'searchers'.

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(Other definitions for archer that I've seen before include "Missile launcher" , "Small insect" , "more sly?" , "A 19 lord - old soldier" , "Irish parliament" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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