US actress MacGraw or Scottish writer Smith? (3)

I believe the answer is:

ali

(Other definitions for ali that I've seen before include "Champion of ring" , "A champ'" , "Muhammad ..., famous boxer" , "Muhammad ... (former fighter)" , "Old fighter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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