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Trader in basement reportedly (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

seller

'trader' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'basement reportedly' is the wordplay.
'basement' becomes 'cellar' (basement room).
'reportedly' shows a homophone (sound like).
'cellar' is a homophone of 'SELLER'.

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for seller that I've seen before include "One who disposes of" , "Resell to vendor" , "Trader" , "Person making sale" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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