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A small token for delegate (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

assign

'for delegate' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'a small token' is the wordplay.
'small' becomes 's' (abbreviation - e.g. clothes size).
'token' becomes 'sign' (I've seen this before).
'a'+'s'+'sign'='ASSIGN'

(Other definitions for assign that I've seen before include "grant" , "Allocate; designate" , "Appoint or ascribe." , "Allocate or transfer" , "Give or entrust to" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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