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Which name encompasses that female 80s right-winger? (11)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

thatcherite

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'80s right-winger?' is the definition.
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'which name encompasses that female' is the wordplay.
'which' becomes 'that' ('that' and 'which' are often synonymous).
'name' becomes 'cite' (cite can mean to name or list).
'encompasses' is an insertion indicator (some letters encompass or go around others).
'that female' becomes 'her' ('her' refers to a woman).
'cite' going around 'her' is 'cherite'.
'that'+'cherite'='THATCHERITE'

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(Other definitions for thatcherite that I've seen before include "One supporting former PM's policies" , "Tory" , "Right-wing politician" , "Old Maggie fan" , "Conservative politician" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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