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X installed by techie (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chi

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'x' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'installed by techie' is the wordplay.
'CHI' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for chi that I've seen before include "Classical symbol" , "Greek letter; Chinese life force" , "Greek X" , "Letter written by European" , "T'ai -, martial art" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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