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Threaten chaps with expert (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

menace

'threaten' is the definition.
('menace' can be a synonym of 'threaten')

'chaps with expert' is the wordplay.
'chaps' becomes 'men' (I've seen this before).
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'expert' becomes 'ace' (ace is a kind of expert).
'men'+'ace'='MENACE'

(Other definitions for menace that I've seen before include "Intimidate" , "ominous atmosphere" , "serious nuisance" , "Threat or severe nuisance" , "Threaten with harm or danger" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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