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Actually it's about a friend (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

really

'actually' is the definition.
(I know that actually can be written as really)

'about a friend' is the wordplay.
'about' becomes 're' ('re' means regarding or about).
'a friend' becomes 'ally' (an ally is a friend or supporter).
're'+'ally'='REALLY'

'it's' is the link.

(Other definitions for really that I've seen before include "surprised expression" , "Indeed" , "without a doubt" , "Actually, truly" , "Honestly, it's a fact" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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