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Writer on computer matters, unknown expert (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

authority

'expert' is the definition.
(authority is a kind of expert)

'writer on computer matters unknown' is the wordplay.
'writer' becomes 'author' (synonyms).
'on' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'computer matters' becomes 'it' (abbreviation for Information Technology).
'unknown' becomes 'y' (algebra).
'author'+'it'+'y'='AUTHORITY'

(Other definitions for authority that I've seen before include "Power to expercise control" , "Expert; permission" , "Mandate" , "Power, influence" .)

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