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Valiant Scot, perhaps (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ian

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'scot perhaps' is the definition.
(Ian is a common Scottish name)

'valiant' is the wordplay.
'IAN' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for ian that I've seen before include "- Botham, cricketer" , "Scotsman?" , "Scottish man's name" , "Scottish John" , "- - Wallace (baritone)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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