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Tackle software bug (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

approach

'tackle' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'software bug' is the wordplay.
'software' becomes 'app' (software application).
'bug' becomes 'roach' (short for cockroach).
'app'+'roach'='APPROACH'

(Other definitions for approach that I've seen before include "Get closer to" , "Drae near" , "Resemble" , "What happens before landing" , "Come near - means of access" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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