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A simple way to obtain poise (4,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

easy manner

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'obtain poise' is the definition.
I don't know anything about this answer so I can't judge whether it can be defined by this definition.

'a simple way' is the wordplay.
'a simple' becomes 'easy' (I've seen this in another clue).
'way' becomes 'manner' (synonyms).
'easy'+'manner'='EASY MANNER'

'to' is the link.

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