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Allow some deletions (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

let

'allow' is the definition.
(I know that allow can be written as let)

'some deletions' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'LET' is hidden in the letters of 'deletions'.

(Other definitions for let that I've seen before include "inefficient service" , "Allowed or rented out" , "Umpire's decision" , "Allow; permit" , "hired" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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