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Unconventional description of policeman having finished duty (7)

Ross

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offbeat

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'unconventional' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for offbeat that I've seen before include "Odd, unconventional" , "Quirky" , "Unusual, not ordinary - or rhythmic" , "rather unorthodox" , "Unusual or unconventional - perhaps in music" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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